USDA Forest Service · California
Red Bridge
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 3,967 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
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
US Forest Service campground. Red Bridge Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Feather River, the only federally designated Wild and Scenic River on the forest. The sites are set up on both sides of the river. Primary actvities are swimming and picnicking, with hiking available a short drive away. It is one of two free campgrounds on the Mt. Hough Ranger District. No reservations are needed, all sites are first come - first serve. There are 5 sites and 2 vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is no potable water. Pack out what you pack in. Open season: mid May- mid October. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 28° | 11° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 29° | 9° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 30° | 13° | 80° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 33° | 19° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 45° | 30° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 52° | 37° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 61° | 49° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 61° | 54° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 53° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 42° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 35° | 16° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 30° | 12° | 62° | 9 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.
Trails nearby
All 423 trails in Plumas National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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