Burnt Ranch Campground is along Highway 299, 85 miles west of Redding. The campground sits on a low bluff overlooking the scenic Trinity River. A trail leads down tot the river. River access is also available 2½ miles west at Grays Fall Day Use Area. There, a trail leads to the river for fishing and whitewater rafting. A nice picnic spot along the river is found 4¼ miles east at Cedar Flat Picnic Area.
Burnt Ranch Campground has 16 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some of the campsites are along the river and others are just across the highway. All of the sites are first-come, first-served. Drinking water is not available.
| Burnt Ranch Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Burnt Ranch Campground Location: | Off Highway 299, 85 miles west of Redding |
| Elevation: | 1,310 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: |
Redding - 85 miles
Eureka - 62 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 16 |
| Camping Season: | Open late-May through early September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Weaverville Ranger Station: | (530) 623-2121 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Burnt Ranch Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 25 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | Any time, check-out Noon |
| Burnt Ranch Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Burnt Ranch Campground: | Whitewater rafting in the Trinity River (for experienced whitewater rafters) is popular along the Burnt Ranch Gorge. Fishing is good in the river. Enjoy sightseeing and picnics at Grays Fall Day Use Area and Cedar Flat Picnic Area. |
| Updates | Last Updated September 2025 |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Burnt Ranch Campground
Visitors to the magnificent Shasta-Trinity National Forest have a wide variety of interesting places to visit and scenic vistas to enjoy. Those camped at Burnt Ranch Campground have the dramatic Trinity River nearby and vast areas of the National Forest to explore.
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Burnt Ranch Campground
