Bureau of Land Management · California
Pit River Campground
Bureau of Land Management · California, United States
- Elevation
- 2,933 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Alturas
- Address
- Bureau of Land Management, Alturas, CA, 96101
- Phone
- 530-233-4666
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Biking, Camping, Environmental Education, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Photography, Snorkeling, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The Pit River Recreation area is adjacent to the Pit River, has a small campground with eight campsites with tables, metal firerings, and barbeque pits. Amenities include: two single wheelchair accessible restrooms, a kayak launch ramp, and an accessible fishing pier. Camping:$8.00/night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 30° | 21° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 31° | 6° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 34° | 19° | 80° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 36° | 29° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 73° | 47° | 35° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 56° | 39° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 65° | 49° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 63° | 55° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 55° | 45° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 44° | 32° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 36° | 21° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 29° | 12° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Dusty · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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- Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park · California State Parks · 9 mi
- Ruling Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Honn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi
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