Pigeon Point Group Campground sits right on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, 15 miles west of Weaverville at 1,100 feet elevation. This single-site group camp puts you directly on the water with hand-carry boat access — perfect for groups planning serious river time.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 40.76705, -123.13027
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 5306232121
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
One group site handles your entire crew, with the basics covered: picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. You'll need to haul in your own water, but the trade-off is immediate river access and that Wild and Scenic designation view. At 1,100 feet, the elevation keeps things reasonable year-round.
The River
The Trinity delivers here. Swimming, fishing, floating, kayaking — all accessible right from camp with hand-carry boat launch capability. Nearby tributaries add more swimming holes for day trips. Just know what you're getting into: the Pigeon Point to Big Flat stretch is no place for tubers or family canoeists, and Cedar Flat to Grays Falls demands expert skills only.
Water releases from Lewiston Dam can change flow conditions without warning. Call (530) 246-7594 for current CFS readings before launching anything. Commercial outfitters operate under Forest Service permits if you want professional guidance on the whitewater — check the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website for current operators.
Access
Highway 299 puts you here without drama, about 15 miles of pavement west from Weaverville. The location works for groups serious about river activities but wanting a real campground setup rather than primitive dispersed sites along the water.