Pit River Camping

[lynnwhite44]

Still haven't fishied the Pit with the higher flows so I may head up father's day weekend as the wife and kids gave me permission get away.

I was wondering about the camping in the canyon. I used to camp in #4 along the river but I've read that developed campgrounds were coming.

I've also camped at Lake Britton but I would like to stay in the canyon if possible.

[Bob Loblaw]

I'm going to be up there myself for 4 days at Burney McArthur State Campground. Fishing the Pit a couple of days and Hat Creek a couple of days. I will have the family in tow but have a man pass to do whatever I want.

Fathers day ROCKS!

[EricO]

Yes there are unimproved campgrounds on Pit 4. LOVE camping there.

Just take a few of the dirt turnoffs along Pit 4 and you'll see numerous fire pits.
Then set 'er up!

I have very good memories camping along Pit 4. Can't say much for the fishing
now with the higher flows. Some like it....but I think a lot of good water was
ruined.

Have fun man....report back.

EO

[jnesheim]

I camped in May at the new Ruling Creek campground. Awesome, toilets, water, fire pits, spcial spots for RVs and tents, as well as trucks. About mid section of Pit 4. May no be officially opened, was no charge in May. Enjoy.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

We camped for years at the old Deep Creek camp ground just upstream from Henderson Springs private water lodge.

Not sure if the road is good enough to go in there.

[Tfisher]

I camped in May at the new Ruling Creek campground. Awesome, toilets, water, fire pits, spcial spots for RVs and tents, as well as trucks. About mid section of Pit 4. May no be officially opened, was no charge in May. Enjoy.

To clarify, the new facilities at Ruling Creek are open. I believe PG&E is planning on charging a fee, though I'm not sure what it is. The facilities are nice, include water, fire pits, ample room and are located riverside for easy fishing access.


Been fishing the river all over and doing fairly well the past couple of weeks. Nothing fancy needed. A lot of golden stones are out, as well as caddis (black micro and large size 12 tan), along with some larger size mayflies, though 99% of my fishing has been subsurface. Lots of great water to explore along Pit 3 and 4. Just find the clearly marked turnouts and explore. Haven't made it down to 5 yet this year.

We camped for years at the old Deep Creek camp ground just upstream from Henderson Springs private water lodge.

Not sure if the road is good enough to go in there.

Right now the campgrounds are inaccessible to traffic due to a huge bolder blocking the last 1/4 mile of the road. It completely blocks the road, so it is ill-advisable to travel down the road unless you plan on stopping and hiking in the rest of the way. The Friday before Memorial day someone from San Francisco tried to drive around it and got his brand new Lexus stuck. No cell coverage in there. Luckily he had several friends coming, so I believe they were able to get a tow truck sometime during the weekend. Can't say he wasn't warned, or that it was a cheap tow.

[lynnwhite44]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll try the new campsites at Rushing Creek.

Bob, maybe I'll see ya out there, I'll be in the brown Xterra.

I will probably try Hat Creek also. After wading, falling, bruising and swimming on the Pit going over to Hat Creek is welcome reprieve.