Robinson Creek South

ROBINSON CREEK SOUTH

Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

Overview

Robinson Creek South Campground is located just 9 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.

Facilities

The campground contains single sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Educational programs are held at the campground's amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day. Robinson Creek North Campground is adjacent.

Natural Features

The campground is situated alongside its namesake creek, where a forest of massive Jeffrey pines towers over the site, offering partial shade. Lodgepole pines, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Recreation

Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.

Nearby Attractions

Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional hiking and horseback riding trails.

Important Notices

  • Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
  • Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

  • Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-932-7092 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.

  • Pass Discounts: If you use a pass discount you must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in or upon Camp Host request. If you received a pass discount for which you weren't eligible you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.

  • 6-person limit- There is a max of 6 people per single campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase two sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to protect natural resources and minimize noise levels.

    Double sites have a 12-person max. Triple sites have an 18-person max.

  • Once your reservation start date has begun neither Recreation.gov contact center, Camp Host, or Campground Manager can modify your reservation. If you no longer want the site you have reserved you will need to cancel your original reservation and pay for the site you prefer at the campground. There are no exchanging sites.

  • Fire Restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions or red flag warnings. At which point campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Please check with the Camp Host.

  • Do not build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving campsite or going to bed.

  • Vehicles: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site is included with reservation/camping fee. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle fee is per night per vehicle and is paid at the campground upon arrival. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur.

  • Falling object- don't linger under dead, cracked or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a Ranger.

  • Water disposal- do not dump grey water on the ground or at the water spigots.

  • All pets must be kept on a leash under their owners' control at all times while in the campground. Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes. Aggressive pets may be asked to leave the campground for campers' safety and enjoyment.

Available Activities

  • DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • HIKING - Hiking
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping

Directions

Take U.S. Highway 395 through Bridgeport. Turn south on Twin Lakes Road at the Shell gas station. Travel 9.3 miles on Twin Lakes Road. Turn left into the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 760-932-7092

P.O. BOX 472
BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517

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