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Recreation

The forest offers nearly one million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour drive north of the Bay Area, you can get some fresh air on 250 miles of trails, enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds, or the solitude of camping in the backcountry. The forest is also a prime location for world-class fishing, as well as home to one of most barrier-free fishing locations in the nation. 

 

2025 Camping Guide

It's daylight. Camping chairs circle a campfire ring.

For a full list of campgrounds and dates, check out our 2025 camping guide.

 

 

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Aikens Creek West Campground

Site Open
There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided. Trailer spaces available.

Bailey Canyon Campground

Site Open
Pristine campground on the shores of Ruth Lake. Mixed conifer forest with some understory. 4 campsites along waterfront, others are in the shade of tall oaks, ponderosa and douglas fir trees. There…

Bailey Canyon Campground Trail

Hiking
This trail system was designed to connect the two Forest Service campgrounds (Fir Cove and Bailey Canyon) located along Ruth Lake. The trail contours along the edge of the lake and provides access…

Barry Creek Trail

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trail was originally used for cattle drives in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Bear Basin Butte Lookout / Pierson Cabin

Site Closed
Are you seeking solitude, awe-inspiring views, a quiet haven away from crowds, or perhaps you've wondered what life would be like for a fire spotter in the Forest Service? While fire lookouts may be…

Bell Swamps Trail

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail is on the western side of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. It takes off from the intersection of the Tish Tang Trail (#6E18) and Horse Ridge Trail (#6E08), and goes to Lower Ferguson Meadows…

Big Bar River Access

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located approximately 8 miles downstream from Orleans, Big Bar offers a gravel dirt road to an excellent boat launch for drift and jet boats. There is an information kiosk, ample parking, and…

Big Flat Campground

Site Open
Hiking
Big Flat Campground is a small, quiet campground bordered by Hurdygurdy Creek. Since it is far from towns and highways, it’s the perfect place to “get away from it all.” The campground is…

Big Rock Day Use Area & River Access

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Picnicking
Located approximately 1/4 mile on Highway 96 from the Highway 299 intersection in the town of Willow Creek, Big Rock offers day use for those who want to spend the day on the Trinity River. It is…

Bloomer Falls River Access

Water Activities
This river access consists of a short road to a small turn around where a foot trail will lead you to across the rocks to Bloomer Falls. Here the river cuts through bedrock creating a Class IV rapid.