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Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)

FSU.S. Forest Service — Red Bluff · California · Mendocino National Forest

AgencyFSU.S. Forest Service
AreaMendocino National Forest
LocationRed Bluff · California · Mendocino National Forest · 40.15481, -122.19730 · Map
Sites1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group standard area electric
Getting a siteReservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 1 sites
Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthNot reported in the federal data
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesPayment is accepted through Recreation.gov or the reservation telephone lines only. Reservation Line: (877) 444-6777 Reservation line (International): (606) 515-6777 Reservation line (Only for use with TDD devices): (877) 833-6777
Check-in / outIn 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing)
Amenities, as reportedBoat rampCell service reportedDrinking waterShowersVault toiletsWater spigots
Phone(530) 934-3316

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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.

From the official listing

Overview Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground has 11 screened sleeping cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preperation tables, secure storage areas, lighting, and four large grills. Additional tent camping is available under the small conifer forest at the same location. There are Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood shade trees. Other visitor facilities include day use areas, campground, 4.2 miles of hiking/walking trails, boat ramp, and the Sacramento River Discovery Center.

Recreation Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.

Natural Features The campground is surrounded by mature Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood trees. The Sacramento River is less than a five minute walk away.

Nearby Attractions Camp Discovery Group Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Charges & Cancellations Please review the rules and reservations policies for questions about refunds an d changing your reservation.

Directions, from the listing

The Recreation Area is located adjoining the Sacramento River, just two miles from Red Bluff, California. 

From I-5, take the exit for Lassen, Highway 36 (Exit 648, Antelope Boulevard) and turn east. Turn right (south) at Sale Lane (the first light). Follow Sale Lane about 2 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area. Proceed through the gate and turn left at the Sacramento River Discovery Center. Follow the road to the large parking lot by the river. Camp Discovery is to the left, through a gate across the road.  

Coming from the Chico area heading North on 99E. 99E turns into Antelope Boulevard. At the second light turn left onto Sale Lane. Follow the same directions as above once on Sale Lane.

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Trip Card — Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)

Red Bluff · California · Mendocino National Forest

AgencyFS · U.S. Forest Service
LocationRed Bluff · California · Mendocino National Forest
FeesPayment is accepted through Recreation.gov or the reservation telephone lines only. Reservation Line: (877) 444-6777 Reservation line (International): (606) 515-6777 Reservat…
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites1 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10176093 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.