Scotts Flat Campground

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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10 sites · RV, Tent

Settle in to Scotts Flat Campground and explore the South Fork Trinity River's National Recreation Trail. The area boasts some of the best swimming holes, fishing, and hiking to be had. Time to break in your hiking boots, swipe the dust off your gear, grab the marshmallows, and fill a portable cooler full of cold ones. Its camp’n time!

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Shelter Cove Campground

47mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 90 sites · Tents, RVs · Whitethorn, CA

Welcome to Shelter Cove Campground, your gateway to California’s breathtaking Lost Coast! Nestled in the seaside village of Shelter Cove, our campground offers the perfect blend of rugged coastal adventure and laid-back comfort. Settle into one of our spacious RV sites and wake up to salty sea breezes and the sound of waves just steps away. Our campground is ideally located for nature lovers and explorers. We’re directly across from public access to the cove and just a short stroll from dramatic tide pools, picnic areas overlooking the ocean, and the iconic Cape Mendocino Lighthouse. Surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding are popular pastimes here, and for land-based adventure, the nearby hiking trails and scenic overlooks are sure to impress. On-site, you’ll find everything you need for a convenient and relaxing stay. Our full deli and store keep you fueled with tasty meals, snacks, local wines, microbrews, and essential supplies. Join us on select weekend evenings for movie nights and lively karaoke on the patio! We even welcome traveling musicians to share their tunes with fellow campers. Whether you’re here for a quiet getaway, an outdoor adventure, or a bit of both, Shelter Cove RV Campground invites you to unwind and experience the natural beauty of the Northern California coast. Breathe in the ocean air, soak in the sunsets, and make yourself at home.

Camp Miranda

28mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Miranda, CA

Nestled in a cozy neighborhood among towering redwoods, a base camp for the Avenue of the Giants. We offer secluded campsites located on our working homestead, adjacent to our orchard with dozens of established fruit and nut trees. Our farm stand is on site with in season food grown in our garden and fresh press cider daily in late summer/fall. Enjoy easy access to the nearby State Park Stephens Grove Trail Loop and the South Fork Eel River is a 3 minute drive down the Avenue of the Giants. Take a short stroll from camp into the charming town of Miranda. Discover a variety of delicious dining options and a cozy coffee shop with breakfast options, gas station with grocery items and Post Office. On-site amenities include 2 private completely remodeled restrooms for the 2025 season, with hot showers and flush toilets. Our campsites are spacious with roughly 30-50 feet between sites. Forest bathe amongst the Redwoods, Tanoaks, and Dogwood Trees, after exploring the near by State Park and river.

Perch Riverview Glamping

43mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Willow Creek, CA

12 acres on the beautiful Trinity River. Our property is a short drive to town incase you need anything or want to visit the local coffee shop or Big Foot Museum. Across the river there is a park that has additional river access and a park for kids to play at, bicycle pump track, tennis courts. Our property is perched above the river to view the rush of the water from above. See the birds soaring right in front of you. A short hike down our trails will lead you to a summer time swimming hole that dreams are made of with jumping rocks and a lagoon. A meadow filled with foxes and fruit trees. Star gazing every night. Coffee with a river view and mountains. The ranch is full of gorgeous manzanitas and hammocks. We have enough creature comforts like a flushing toilet, beds, and kitchen that you can enjoy your time in nature even if it is out of your comfort zone. Usually guests from the city, arrive and breathe a big sigh of relief. We can't wait to host you and see what memories you will make!

Secluded Pond Campsite

42mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Shasta, CA

Quiet private property in Igo, California with two valleys, a small pond, open skies, and plenty of space to relax. This land offers peaceful living, beautiful scenery, and room to spread out. Perfect for RVs, vans, skoolies, and tent campers looking for affordable, long-term stays.

Radio Ranch Camp

31mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 10 sites · Tents, Lodging · Burnt Ranch, CA

Welcome nature lovers, adventurers, foragers, outdoor-enthusiasts, rock hounds, bird watchers, and tree huggers. If you love to fish, hike, forage, raft, swim, kayak, camp, go tubing, or explore, Radio Ranch is a must-experience respite in the woods. We are conveniently located between Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA, between Eureka, CA and Redding, CA. We are 15 minutes from Willow Creek, 1 hour from HWY 101 and 2.5 hours from I-5. Our one of a kind, 100% off-grid luxury campsites offer complete privacy and views you can't get anywhere else! Each site is located near one of our creeks so you can enjoy the sounds of flowing water. Visit our *two* large waterfalls on a hike through 30 beautiful acres. Our light show at dusk lasts approximately 3 hours each evening because we believe that nighttime should be just as beautiful as the day. Breathtaking views of Ironside Mountain make a gorgeous backdrop for weddings, events, and photoshoots. Ask about whole property rental! Each site rental comes with shared access to modern off-grid showers, restrooms (including our very popular clawfoot tub), and an outdoor kitchen with BBQs and a wood-fired pizza oven plus public space that is Instagram worthy. Free WIFI is also included, so it is perfect for remote workers. Check-in is contactless and simple. We only allow 2-10 guests on the property at once, so it's peaceful and quiet and feels like it's all yours! Don't wait to book because space is very limited. Treat yourself to a stay with us. Radio Ranch is the perfect place to get away from it all, while still having it all. Relax and rejuvenate at Radio Ranch. *Recommended for ages 21+. Children under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pets are welcome for a small pet fee! This is an off-grid experience, meaning there are no electrical outlets. We recommend bringing a backup battery to charge devices. This experience may not be suitable for those who need electricity for medical equipment.

BIGFOOT FLAT on Willow Creek

43mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Willow Creek, CA

This historic lumber mill site is now a pristine Willow Creek frontage camping location conveniently located just 40 minutes from the coast and 4 miles from the town of Willow Creek and also the Trinity River.

Eel River Escape

35mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Benbow, CA

This property is conveniently located in historic highway 101. It's 4.5 terraced acres overlooking the south fork Eel River. It is adjacent to the Reggae on the River and Northern Nights festival sites. It's less than a mile from the tourist attraction One Log house and Richardson Grove state park. The property is a permitted educational cannabis farm implementing regenerative agriculture practices.We have several accommodation options! You can stay in our fully furnished bell tent tucked away in a charming garden. It has a full bed with foam topper, charge station, lounge chair, fan or heater, wireless speaker, and wifi. The property has hot outdoor shower and viewing bluff overlooking Eel river. Enjoy convenient hwy 101 location close to state park and dispensary. Wake up, dine and stroll in this dreamy garden! We also have camping and RV sites that have morning shade, and epic views and two levels of camping area.

Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort

35mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 65 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lewiston, CA

The Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort is located in the small mining town of Lewiston, California in Trinity County. We are within walking distance of the old single lane bridge which spans the scenic Trinity River and the historic part of Lewiston. The picturesque surroundings are one our guests enjoy immensely. Wildlife flourishes in this area, deer graciously journey through the terrain on a regular basis, eagles soar above our forested mountains, ducks, blue heron and osprey are seen regularly. For the angular enthusiast, the Trinity River provides excellent fishing opportunities for steelhead, salmon and German browns. To name a few of the pleasures that visitors can enjoy - fishing, rafting, canoeing, swimming, bicycling, hiking, gold panning, golf in Weaverville, boat rentals on Lewiston and Trinity Lake, Moose lodge, hunting, guide service which includes floating river trips, walk-in and high mountain lake wilderness trips or simply sightseeing and shopping for arts, crafts and antiques in old Historic Lewiston.

Lucky Penny Laytonville

48mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Laytonville, CA

We've headed into our Winter season, so we are offering a discounted price to camp. However, due to the weather of the season. Outdoor kitchen and showers are closed for the season. Starting April 15th 2026 the kitchen and outdoor showers we'll be fully reopen for Spring. Outdoor camping made easy with a FULLY OUTFITTED OPEN AIR OUTDOOR KITCHEN and HOT SHOWERS (not available in the coldest times of the year when pipes freeze). Kitchen includes hot water sinks, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, blender, espresso machine, coffee grinder and maker, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, knives, cutting boards, etc. If there's something you need and can't find it, we'll bring it out from our kitchen in the house. ALL YOU NEED TO BRING FOR MEALS IS THE FOOD. Limited grocery shopping in our little town; it's good to shop ahead. During June- August, fires MIGHT be allowed in the communal fire pit near the kitchen. You must ask the host!, No fires at your campsite June- August, Fires during cooler months are often allowed at your campsite, but you must ask the host if current conditions allow Fire MUST be completely extinguished before you go to sleep at night. Instructions are printed and at at each site as well as at the communal firepit. Firewood available for purchase. SMOKERS, please be super careful! Outlets to CHARGE YOUR PHONE and DEVICES at the Stage and in the kitchen. Fruit trees and gardens dot the property. Feel free to pick a piece of fruit. We almost always have organic fresh eggs from the chickens for sale, The Camp Store has a variety of items such as jam, organic veggies, flowers, etc. See the list on the fridge. We're in a wooded country neighborhood where lots of folks have dogs, so you might hear some barking and see some neighbors. Very occasionally we see a dog off leash. We ask that you keep your dogs on leash at all times, as we have cats and chickens. We encourage you to enjoy the forest, but do be aware that there is poison oak. If you don't know what it looks like we can show you. Arrive anytime after 1pm. Check out is at noon, but you can often stay later if we don't have other campers arriving to your site. If your plans change, just let us know at least 24 hours before check-in and you'll get a full refund.

swimming sanctuary

33mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Piercy, CA

very private mountain getaway. This is a very remote 40 acres. 1 hour of gravel road from highway 101, accessing up the bell springs road, Alternatively you can access this place from garberville Ca, it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and is 1/2 paved and 1/2 gravel. This is not for hip campers wanting a quick stop while traveling the highway 101. This is the type of property you want to camp at for a couple of nights and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature and enjoy the 2 and a 1/2 million gallon pond full of life. 3800 Hansen ranch road, Piercy, Ca Piercy Ca 95454 There are several camp sites to choose from. Campers have use of the deck area with chairs and a table. Campers also have access to an electrical plug, and outside water faucet with hot and cold water. The pond is a huge living thing full of birds and dragon flies, and if your lucky you may get to see an otter family with babies.

Briceland Vineyards Ranch

36mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Redway, CA

Briceland Vineyards Ranch is 57 acres of oak woodlands 5.5 miles west from Redway Ca. on Briceland Thorn Road. This is the one road in and out of the lost coast and leads to Shelter Cove, about 15 miles west. This is about 15 miles to Avenue of the Giants as well. The property is the home of Briceland Vineyards, the first winery in Humboldt based on Humboldt grown grape and the most awarded winery in the county.

Trinity River FlyCamp

34mi from Scotts Flat Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Lewiston, CA

FlyCamp is Trinty River front property surrounded by BLM land and Salmon spawning pond, adjacent to a federally maintained drift boat launch and bathroom. This stretch of river is classified as Wild and Scenic and is legendary for its salmon, steelhead and Brown Trout fishing by drift boat starting from the Old Bridge in Lewiston or from the property ending at the Steel Bridge take out, or wading the more than 2 mile of river front. The natural beauty of the Trinity River has been one of the most popular sights for visitors to the north coast. Scenic Highway 299 makes easy access to many points of interest. Rafts, canoes and kayaks frequent the rapids in the springtime, and tubers enjoy summertime flows.

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13 ratings · 2 reviews

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· February 2018

Make sure you get there early to get a spot next to the water. We went in February and it was great to have the campsite pretty empty. I feel like in summer it won't be as nice because it will probably be crowded with motor boats.

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Matthew O.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2017

Good for families...

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Lindsey L.

2 reviews

LocationScotts Flat Campground, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California, United States

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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