Skunk Point Group Campground sits on the Trinity River 1.9 miles east of Big Bar on Highway 299, at 1,200 feet elevation. The single group site has vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables but no potable water. Reviews warn that gate codes aren't always included in reservation emails and cell service is limited, so call the Forest Service ahead to confirm access.
A single designated group campground site on the Trinity River; other specific site types are not detailed.
Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather for swimming, paddling and launching hand-carried boats on the Trinity River — daytime highs commonly run in the 80s to mid-90s with cool nights in the 50s–60s. River access is easiest, water temperatures are most comfortable for swimming, and fishing for warmwater species and late-season trout is productive. Expect moderate crowds on summer weekends and holidays, so reserve the group site early and plan for heat and fire restrictions on hot, dry-
Peak months: July, August, June
Avoid: December, January, February
Elevation1200 ft above sea level
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground opens directly onto the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, a federally protected corridor that flows undammed through the Klamath Mountains. Steep canyon walls frame the water. Native vegetation and rocky outcrops line the shoreline. The river here is wide enough for hand-carried boats and has calm spots suitable for swimming in summer. Highway 299 runs close enough that road noise carries into camp at night.