Skunk Point Group Campground

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14 reviews
Skunk Point Group Campground

Quick Facts

1,200 ft

Price

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Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Opens Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Forest Service) site

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March 2026

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March 2026
Skunk Point Group Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

2.23

Mixed Reviews

Based on 14 reviews

5 Google reviews

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"Reviews are mixed overall, with some campers giving perfect scores and brief praise, and others reporting serious access and communication problems. When it’s open and accessible, people like the campground’s river setting and proximity to nearby amenities, but gate codes, noisy highway traffic, and one reported full closure despite a confirmed reservation have caused frustration for others."

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Campground Map

Skunk Point Group Campground

Skunk Point Group Campground

40.7364, -123.2330

Driving directionsSkunk Point Group Campground is located on the south side of CA Highway 299 1.9 miles east of Big Bar, CA. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Redding, CA: Travel West on CA Highway 299, through Weaverville, CA, for approximately 65 miles. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Arcata, CA: Travel East on CA Highway 299 for approximately 75 miles.
Located on the south side of California Highway 299 (CA-299).
Nearby places
Big Bar (1.9 miles)
Redding (approximately 65 miles via CA-299)
Arcata (approximately 75 miles via CA-299).

Best Time to Camp at Skunk Point Group Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
3.5 / 5

Prime season for swimming, boating and fishing, though access/gate issues reported in reviews.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.0 / 5

Pleasant shoulder season for river scenery and fishing; fewer activity mentions than summer.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring offers good flows for rafting/kayaking and fishing, making it an active season here.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Colder river conditions and potential closures; no winter amenities noted and access problems possible.

Planning Tips

    About Skunk Point Group Campground

    Tucked along the banks of the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, Skunk Point Group Campground welcomes adventurers to a pristine riverside retreat just 1.9 miles east of Big Bar on Highway 299. At 1,200 feet elevation, this intimate group camping destination combines easy accessibility with the raw beauty of Northern California's river country, offering direct water access for those ready to launch hand-carried watercraft into the legendary Trinity.
    A single designated group campground site on the Trinity River; other specific site types are not detailed.
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    Amenities available

    Fire rings
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    Activities you can enjoy

    Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, the campground provides river-focused recreation including fishing, swimming and a variety of boating activities.
    FishingFishing on the Trinity River is a primary activity at this location.
    SwimmingNearby tributaries and river access offer spots for swimming; the river is used for day swimming.
    BoatingBoating, rafting and kayaking are common; river access is available for boats that can be carried by hand. Certain river reaches are hazardous and some stretches are recommended only for expert boaters. River flows change with releases from Lewiston Dam (current flows can be obtained by calling the provided number).
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsCertain river stretches are hazardous: Pigeon Point to Big Flat is described as too dangerous for tubers and family canoeists; boating is not advised from Cedar Flat to Grays Falls except for expert boaters. The Trinity River is subject to periodic changes in flow conditions from releases from Lewiston Dam.
    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

    Weather at Skunk Point Group Campground

    Reviews

    2.2
    14 reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Skunk Point Group Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviews are mixed overall, with some campers giving perfect scores and brief praise, and others reporting serious access and communication problems. When it’s open and accessible, people like the campground’s river setting and proximity to nearby amenities, but gate codes, noisy highway traffic, and one reported full closure despite a confirmed reservation have caused frustration for others.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 14 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers who were able to stay at Skunk Point highlight its scenic river location and overall camping experience. One reviewer specifically appreciates that it’s “close to Strawhouse resort,” which...
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    Common Concerns

    The most consistent complaints are about access and communication: multiple reviewers mention that the gate requires a code that was not included in the reservation email, and that there is no cell...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Several reviews stress calling the Forest Service or ranger station in advance to obtain the gate code, since it may not be included in reservation emails and there is limited or no cell reception at...
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    Camper Quotes

    “We love camping at Skunk Point. Such a great river spot and it's close to Strawhouse resort which is a huge plus!!” “Make sure you call ahead to get the gate code, the email did not include one.” “I...
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    Site-Specific Reviews

    All detailed recreation.gov reviews reference Site 1 in Loop A. Reviewers there enjoy the river access and proximity to Strawhouse Resort, but repeatedly note issues with the locked gate and missing...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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