Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground

SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND

Overview

Sycamore Grove Campground sits along the banks of the sparkling Sacramento River at a 300-foot elevation, within the 488-acre Red Bluff Recreation Area. The area is an isolated parcel of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, in Red Bluff, CA. Visitors to the campground enjoy shady oak and sycamore trees and grassy fields within a beautiful riparian environment.

Facilities

The campground offers more than two dozen, single-family and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Potable water is provided.

Natural Features

Sycamore Grove is a beautiful campground that is open year-round. Campsites and open areas throughout the campground are covered in lush, green grass, with shade trees towering overhead. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and biking trails, as well as the scenic Sacramento River, which is open to all types of water sports.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.

Nearby Attractions

Sycamore Grove Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 934-3316.

Important Notices

Maximum consecutive stay for this campground is 14 days. Then you must leave for at least 16 days before returning. You cannot stay more than 28 days in a 12-month period.
You must pick up after your dog. We provide bags for this purpose. Failure to do so can result in a fine under 36 C.F.R. § 261.16(p).
Only 2 dogs are allowed per camp site and must be on a leash at all times.
Showers are operated with quarters. There is no change made on site.
No dump station provided.
Campground has an electronic gate that closes daily at 10 p.m. and opens at 6 a.m. The gate code is listed in the alerts section of your confirmation.
No designated swim area; swim at your own risk.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
To make a reservation or changes to your reservation, please call 877-444-6777.
No late check outs! Must vacate the premise by 11:00.

Available Activities

Fishing - Fishing
Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Biking - Biking
Birding - Birding
Canoeing - Canoeing
Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Hiking - Hiking
Kayaking - Kayaking
Photography - Photography
Water Activities - Water Activities
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Picnicking - Picnicking
Water Access - Water Access
Jet Skiing - Jet Skiing

Directions

From Interstate 5 at Red Bluff, take Antelope Boulevard east for about a quarter-mile. Turn right (south) on Sale Lane continue for approximately 3 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area entrance gate. Continue on that road until you get to the Sacramento River Discovery Center than turn left. The campground entrance is aproximately 600ft. down on the right.

Contact Information

Phone: 530-527-2813 FOR RESERVATION MODIFICATIONS CALL 1-877-444-6777

USDA FOREST SERVICE, GRINDSTONE RANGER DISTRICT, 1000 SALE LANE
RED BLUFFF, CA 96080

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