Massacre Flat Campground offers an authentic outdoor experience for nature enthusiasts visiting Red Bluff, California. This charming camping destination is perfect for those seeking adventure and tranquility in the great outdoors.
The campground provides essential facilities such as outhouses and fire pits, ensuring a comfortable stay while you connect with nature. The site is ideally located near hiking trails, making it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas.
Hikers have noted that while trails may present challenges like creek crossings with ladders (which can be slippery in rain) and sections through tall brush due to trail collapse, these obstacles are manageable. The rewards include fresh air, wildlife sightings, and memorable views.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
One star because the gate was closed upon arrival. There was no indication it was a trail you hiked to get to the campground. We arrived prepared to drive down to the camp and set up. There were free roam cows which was cool. Pretty scenery.
Started from Perry Riffle trailhead. We took the old Yana trail, which isn't maintained anymore. The old trail runs 3.5 miles. The new Yana trail runs 4.5 miles. Pretty flat and easy to navigate. Two points in the old trail to be aware of. First, at some point you will hit a creek. You will have to climb down a ladder that can be slippery if it's raining. Also be aware that the creek has a lot of mosquitoes. I stood by the creek for about 5 minutes to make sure the rest of our guys got down ok and got bit 3 times. Second, part of the old Yana trail looks like it fell during the January storms. Other hikers made their way around the collapsed part of the trail. If you hit the collapsed part, just go back about 10 to 15 feet and you'll find the other trail that goes around. You'll be making your way through some tall brush since the old Yana trail isn't maintained and folks made a bit of a new one to get around. Campsite has everything you need. There is an outhouse and three or four firepits. If you keep going past where the trail fades and make your way up the hill, you'll get a great view of the river bend that you can't see from your campsite. There is also an outhouse.
Nice spot to get away from the crowds. There are no roads near here. Hike, bike or float in. Sandy beach areas along the river and some flat areas to camp under the Oak trees. We did not explore the only bathroom. Trail was very rocky and challenging on the bikes but still very fun to ride in sections. Watch for rattlesnakes in the sections with deep grass if you drop in from the North as my wife hit one with her mountain bike and nearly had a heart attack.
Secluded and lots of shade. Easy access to the river. Vault toilet, but bring your own paper. No designated campsites, but plenty of flat on the sand bar or in the shade of oak trees to set up camp. A few rock lined fire rings are fun when no seasonal fire restrictions are in place.
Great primitive campground with a vault toilet, river access and you'll never see another soul.