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Mad River

Its 35 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. Mad River is a National Forest campground near Trinity, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Trinity, California

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
35 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $12 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
35
Accessible sites
7
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

35 sites in 2 loops; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 35 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
09 Loop A Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 09
10 Loop A Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 10
11 Loop A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 11
12 Loop A Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 12
13 Loop A Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 13
14 Loop A Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 14
15 Loop A Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Loop A, site 15
16 Loop A Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 16
17 Loop A Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Loop A, site 17
18 Loop A Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Loop A, site 18
06 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 06
07 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 35 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 07
08 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 08
19 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 19 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 19
20 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 20
21 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 21
22 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 22
23 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 23
24 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 24
25 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 25
26 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 26
27 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 27
28 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 28
29 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 29
30 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 30
31 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 31
32 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 31 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 32
33 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 33
34 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 34
35 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 35
36 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 36
37 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 37
38 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 38
39 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 15 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 39
40 MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 40

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,522 ft

40.4036, -123.4672 in Trinity. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Mad River?

Sites at Mad River are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234650).

How much does it cost to camp at Mad River?

Camping at Mad River costs Single Site: $12 per night.

How many campsites does Mad River have?

Mad River has 35 campsites. 7 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Mad River?

Yes, 7 sites are designated accessible at Mad River.

Does Mad River have RV hookups?

No. Mad River has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 35 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Mad River?

Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Mad River: loop MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, site 07.

Are dogs allowed at Mad River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mad River.

Who manages Mad River?

Mad River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Mad River

Fir Cove Trinity · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
14
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $12 per night
 Bailey Canyon Trinity · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $12 per night
 Forest Glen Campground-f Mad River · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $12 per night
 Hell Gate Campground-f Mad River · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $6 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Trinity and campgrounds in Trinity.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $12 per night
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