BLM Pit River Campground now open

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Applegate Field Office

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Image of the Pit River rushing through low trees at sunset. Photo by BLM.ALTURAS, Calif. The Bureau of Land Management’s Pit River Campground and river access areas are now open for season until early fall.

The campground features seven individual campsites, a group campsite, and a day use area ideal for fishing and picnicking.  Campsites have fire rings, tables and barbecues.  Barbecues and picnic tables are available at the day use site.

Those with walking difficulties can fish from an accessible fishing pier, while kayakers and rafters can take advantage of a specially designed launch site.

There are no fees for the day use site or launch site.  Campsite fees are $8 per night; the group site is $12 nightly.  Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 14 days.  Reservations are not accepted.  There is an on-site campground host.

The campground is five miles west of Fall River Mills, along State Highway 299, in eastern Shasta County.  More information is available by telephoning the BLM Applegate Field Office, 530-233-4666.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.