Red Bluff Recreation Area
The sparkling Sacramento River bisects 488 acres of riparian forest, flowering grasslands, wetlands, and oak woodlands providing very diverse nature viewing experiences. Visitor facilities are open. Disc golf course available for use.
General Information
Over 125 species of birds literally flock to this variety of habitats over the course of the year.
Fishing opportunities attract otter, herons, egrets, ospreys and bald eagles.
The trails provide great views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the Yolla Bolly Mountains, which are especially scenic in the winter and spring when they are capped with snow.
Shooting/hunting is not allowed in the Red Bluff Recreation Area.
Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Annual boat launch pass $30; daily launch fee $6. Passes are available for purchase in advance via Recreation.gov or onsite at the boat ramp. If purchasing in advance, please print your pass and place it on your vehicle's dashboard. If purchasing at the boat ramp using scan and pay, please ensure you have the Recreation.gov mobile app downloaded before arrival for ease of purchase. The app is available for Android or iPhone. Scan and Pay functionality at the boat ramp is only available for a single day pass. Annual boat ramp passes may be purchased by mail-in form. You must download and mail the form to Mendocino National Forest, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Please allow two weeks for processing mail-in forms.
No Fees are required for this site.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.17495
Longitude: -122.219145
Directions
The Red Bluff Recreation Area is adjacent to the Sacramento River on Sale Lane in Red Bluff, CA. This site is open year round unless flooding or high winds occur.
Arriving from the North on I-5
Take the CA-36/Antelope Blvd exit toward Central Red Bluff/CA-99. Turn Left onto CA-36/Antelope Blvd. Turn right onto Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale lane.
Arriving from the South on I-5
Take the exit for Central Red Bluff/Antelope Blvd/Hwy 36. Turn Right onto Antelope Blvd. Turn right on Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale Lane.
Arriving from Chico on CA-99
Continue onto State Hwy 36W/Antelope Blvd. Turn Left on Sale Lane. The entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale lane.
Parking
Parking Available
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
This area includes the Lake Red Bluff Trail (3 mile), which is accessible and paved. The trail travels along the Sacramento River and through a wildlife/riparian viewing area. The facilities include accessible restrooms with showers, a boat ramp and campground.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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