Golden Trout Crossing
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Golden Trout Crossing is a National Forest campground near Butte, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,146 ft
39.6079, -121.1540 in Butte. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Golden Trout Crossing?
No. Golden Trout Crossing is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Golden Trout Crossing?
Camping at Golden Trout Crossing costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Who manages Golden Trout Crossing?
Golden Trout Crossing is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Golden Trout Crossing
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Golden Trout Crossing, in straight-line miles: Feather Falls (waterfall, 6.9 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 20 miles), Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 21 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Butte and campgrounds in Butte.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01