Crags Campground
CRAGS CAMPGROUND
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
Crags Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.Facilities
The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 45 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills, food storage lockers, a campfire circle and ample parking. Several single and double-family sites, some of which are accessible, are also available.Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Robinson Creek South Campground is nearby, where educational programs are held on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Natural Features
The campground offers views of the rugged Sawtooth Ridge, with craggy peaks topping out at over 10,500 feet in elevation. A forest of Jeffrey pines towers over the campground, offering limited shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the area.Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.Nearby Attractions
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are within walking distance, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. Twin Lakes Resort is just across the road.The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Important Notices
- This is Crags near Bridgeport, not Crags in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Be Bear Aware; Keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle (windows up). All ice chests must be stored and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation, or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-932-7092 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever. This campground also has FCFS (First come first serve sites- non reservation). Reservations are site-specific. Changing campsites after arrival is prohibited and will require cancelling the original reservation and paying cash/check for the desired campsite at the time of occupancy. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither Recreation.gov contact center nor the campground host/manager will be able to modify your reservation (change sites).
One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site is included in reservation. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Extra vehicle must fit on the parking spur at the site.
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Pets must be on a leash and under the owners' control while in the campground. Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes. Aggressive pets may be asked to leave the campground for campers' safety and enjoyment.
Fire Restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Please check with Camp Host.
Do not build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving campsite or going to bed.
Single campsites have a 6-person limit. If you exceed this number, please purchase two (2) sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to protect natural resources and minimize noise levels. Double sites are a 12-person limit. Triple sites 18-person limit.
Water disposal- Do not dump grey water on the ground or at the water spigots.
Falling objects- don't linger under dead, cracked or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a Ranger.
Pass Discounts: If you use a pass discount you must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in or upon Camp Host request. If you received a pass discount for which you weren't eligible you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 and turn south at Twin Lakes Road and travel 9.6 miles. Turn left onto the paved road across from the Twin Lakes Resort Laundromat. Travel approximately 0.6 miles, go across Robinson Creek Bridge and turn left into campground.
Cancellation Policy
<p><strong>Reservation sites</strong> will be held until check out time (12 pm) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. <strong>Once</strong> your reservation start date has begun, neither the <a href="https://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov</a> Contact Center nor the Campground Manager will be able to modify your reservation. </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 760-932-7092
PO BOX 472BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site GROUP, Loop GROUP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop FAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
