Skunk Point Group Campground sits right on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, 1.9 miles east of Big Bar at 1,200 feet elevation. This single-site group camp puts you directly on one of Northern California's premier whitewater rivers, with hand-carry boat access and swimming holes within walking distance.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $40
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 40.73644, -123.23299
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 5306232121
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
One group site, period. You get picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but no potable water — pack what you need or filter from the Trinity. The setup is straightforward: a riverside spot designed for groups who want the Trinity River as their backyard without the crowds of larger campgrounds.
The location on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River means protected flows and undeveloped banks. Hand-carry boat access makes this a launch point for rafts, kayaks, and drift boats, though the river here demands respect and experience.
What to Know
Reservations required for the single group site at $40 per night. The Trinity River's flows change based on releases from Lewiston Dam — call (530) 246-7594 for current conditions before planning water activities.
The river section from Pigeon Point to Big Flat is too dangerous for tubers and family canoeists. From Cedar Flat to Grays Falls, only expert boaters should attempt the run. Commercial guide services operate under Forest Service permits if you want professional instruction or a guided trip.
Nearby tributaries offer calmer swimming and day-use spots when the main Trinity is running high or challenging. Highway 299 access makes this an easy base camp, but the riverside location means you're here for the water — there's not much else within walking distance.