Alturas Field Office

Pit River Recreation Area

Pit River Campground

 

The Pit River is the largest river in northeastern California. It drains this part of the state before entering the Sacramento River at Shasta Lake. The north fork of the Pit starts at Goose Lake, while the south fork begins high in the Warner Mountains The two converge near Alturas, California. The river flows through large mountain valleys and cuts its way through massive basalt flows to form incredible canyons. These canyons exhibit unusual geological formations that promote a variety of wildlife species unique to these landscapes.

The Pit River Campground is located on the river near Fall River Mills, California. This isolated area is one of the most unique and aesthetic camping spots around. The campground offers sites with tables, fire rings under large pine, oak, and ash trees. Fishing is available in the river as well as in several large reservoirs and lakes nearby. A variety of habitats surround the campground, including riparian areas, pine/oak woodlands, and upland brush land. The wildlife varies with the landscape, resulting in great bird watching opportunities. Hiking, sight-seeing, and mountain biking are some of the other recreational opportunities available in the vicinity.

Directions:  From Redding, California, take Highway 299 East toward Burney, California.  After Burney, you would go 12 miles east until you see the sign "Pit Power House" road.  Follow the signs downhill to the campground. 



The Pit River Campground Sign

 

Campground Host Site


           Pit River Recreation Area                                                                               Host Site              
 




Accessible Fishing Site




Raft Launch


           Accessible Fishing Site                                                                                     Raft Launch      

            



Day Use Area



Pit River Recreation Area


                Day Use Area                                                                                    Fall Campground Colors

                             

Raft Launch Cove
Raft Launch Cove

Moonrise over the Pit River Campground

Moonrise over the Pit River      

Timothy Burke, Field Manager
Bureau of Land Management
Alturas Field Office
708 W. 12th St.
Alturas, CA 96101
Phone: (530) 233-4666
Fax: (530) 233-5696
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