Summary
Fees are around $12/night. Campsites include picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby vault toilets, but no water or RV hookups (small RVs okay). The setting is rugged and forested, nestled along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, with scenic canyon views. Popular nearby attractions include the Bridge to Nowhere hike and swimming holes. Best visited spring through fall for mild weather and flowing river access. No dispersed camping is allowed in the immediate area. It's a rustic, peaceful escape for hikers and nature lovers.
Nearby Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations |
|---|---|
Eastfork
|
|
Shadow Creek Campground
|
|
Shadow Creek
|
|
Matthews
|
|
Matthews Creek Campground
|
|
Low Gap Campsite
|
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca
|
115cfs |
Klamath R A Orleans
|
2070cfs |
Salmon R A Somes Bar Ca
|
423cfs |
Nf Trinity R A Helena Ca
|
47cfs |
Trinity R Ab Nf Trinity R Nr Helena Ca
|
451cfs |
Trinity R A Junction City Ca
|
411cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
|
BIG FLAT
|
104" |
|
NOHRSC RED ROCK MOUNTAIN
|
113" |
|
NOHRSC MIDDLE BOULDER 3 SNOW COURSE
|
1" |
|
NOHRSC SCOTT MOUNTAIN
|
0" |
|
MUMBO BASIN RAWS
|
95" |
|
NOHRSC PETERSON FLAT
|
96" |
Matthews Creek River Access
River Runs
-
Confluence With Blind Horse Creek To Cecilville Bridge
-
Confluence With Sixmile Creek To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River
-
Confluence Of Tributaries In Sec 6 Near Black Mtn. To Confluence With Blind Horse Creek
-
Scott District Boundary To Confluence With Sixmile Creek
-
Headwaters In Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T8N, R12W To Trinity Wsr (At Hobo Gulch Trailhead And Campground)
-
Headwaters In Russian Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary