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Recreation Region: South Fork Trinity River

Basin Gulch Campground

Located in a thickly wooded area within walking distance of Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek, this shady campground is perfect for tents and small trailers 20 feet or shorter. It is a great starting point for your adventures into the National Forest.

General Information

Memorial Day - Labor Day

$12 per night

In a developed recreation site dogs need to be on a 6ft or shorter leash.

Hayfork Ranger Station is a light brown building and this image shows snow on the roof and grounds with the sidewalks shoveled.

Address: 11 Trinity Street Hayfork, CA 96041
Phone: 530-628-5227
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Harrison Gulch Fire Station near Platina, travel west on State Route 36 for 1/4 mile. Turn south at the Stuart Gap Road (also known as the White Rock Road), 28N10 and proceed 1 mile to the campground.

Latitude 

40.35216

Longitude

-122.96094

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Hiking

OHV CampingOHV Camping
OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

OHV Camping Info

Hayfork and Trinity OHV trail maps.

Last updated May 28th, 2025