Junction City Campground

UPDATE 04/21/2025
There is currently no water at the campground due to maintenance issues with the well. There will be no water for the entire camping season this year. Please plan your trip accordingly.

The campground is first serve camping at $15.00 per night.

No reservations are available.

The campground will open May 5, 2025 and close for the season in late November pending weather conditions.

For information about current conditions and availability the camp host can be reached at (530) 623-0252, or the main office at (530) 224-2100.

Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 21 tent/trailer campsites.

Electric hookups - No
Water hookups - No
Sewage hookups - No
Vault toilets - Yes
Potable water - No. Currently unavailable through the remainder of the 2023 season.
Bear boxes - Yes

Popular for fishing and pleasure boating alike, this clear, cold section of the river is world famous for its fly fishing. Paddlers enjoy the narrow valley with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oaks, and Madrone trees coating the walls of the canyons. If you would like more adrenaline rush, the waters below Pigeon Point rage at class III-V for white water enthusiasts. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.