Ripstein Campground
in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageRipstein Campground
Ripstein Campground is normally available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 10 tent-only sites. The majority of tent sites have food lockers to deter habituation of black bears.
Before you go
Fees
Free
Hours
Facility has a self-registration station at the entrance.
Make it a night on a better road
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