Camping › California › Basin Gulch Campground
Basin Gulch Campground
3 mi west of Platina, CA · No signal at camp
About Basin Gulch Campground
Located in a thickly wooded area within walking distance of Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek, this shady campground is perfect for tents and small trailers 20 feet or shorter. It is a great starting point for your adventures into the National Forest.
- Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day
- Managed by: USFS - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Where: 3 mi west of Platina, CA · 40.35208, -122.95876
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Stuart Gap (Fa41) | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 23.7 mi |
| Beegum Creek | Horse | 2.7 mi | 4.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Beegum Gorge Campground 3 mi
- Yolla Bolla Area 6.3 mi
- Wildwood Inn and RV Park 6.5 mi
- White Rock Campground 7.7 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi SW of Platina 7.7 mi
- Post Creek Lookout 8.3 mi