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Steel Bridge Campground
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Bureau of Land Management12Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
12Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 13 tent/trailer campsites (max length 20 feet). Popular for fishing and pleasure boating alike, this clear, cold section of the river is world famous for its fly fishing. Paddlers enjoy the narrow valley with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oaks, and Madrone trees coating the walls of the canyons. If you would like more adrenaline rush, the waters below Pigeon Point rage at class III-V for white water enthusiasts. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.
For information on campground details, fees, opening/closing dates, and making reservations, please visit: Steel Bridge Campground, Trinity - Recreation.gov
Recreation
Swimming, fishing, and paddling are all popular activites along the Trinity River immediately adjacent to the campground. A rustic hiking trail can be explored to find additional river access points and connect you to other recreation sites along Steiner Flat Road. Wildlife is abundat along the river, so birding and other wildlife viewing activities are popular!
Facilities
Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 13 tent/trailer campsites. No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. A small beach is found near the campground. A campground host is generally on site.
Natural Features
Steel Bridge Campground is nestled in a narrow valley with ponderosa pine, douglas fir, oak, and madrone trees coating the hillsides. The campground is immeidately adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, known for its cold, clear water and abudant paddling, swimming, and fishing opprotunities.
Nearby Attractions
Trinity River (Lewiston Lake to Pigeon Point): Class I and II segment popular for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Access map can be found on the BLM website.
Trinity River (below Pigeon Point): Class III and IV segment popular for white water rafting. Guided trips availalbe from local vendors.
Lewiston and Trinty Lakes: Fishing, boating, and swimming.
Weaver Basin trail system: Non-motorized trails near Weaverville, CA that offer great hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Find out more on the Trinity Trail Alliance website .
Trinity Alps Wilderness: Access the wilderness area through many nearby trailheads for overnight or day hiking. More information on the Forest Service website.
Weaverville, CA: Small town with dining and shopping options.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 12 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
12
Vehicle limit
12
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
4
Shade
3
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
12
THE ACTUAL SITES
12 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 12 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site Site 10 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 11 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 12 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 12 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 13 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 2 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Site 3 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 4 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 5 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Site 6 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 7 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Site 8 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Site 9 Steel Bridge Source updated: 2026-09-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |