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Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)

40.1592° N / 122.1804° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 20Next open weekend Sep 251 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area) continuously and will alert you if that changes.

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 45 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026): 35 open for online reservation · 10 reserved.

Where the open windows are

22.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 35 of 45 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026
Not open online22.2%
Open site-nights35 / 45
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 45
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings14

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 14 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Nov 2026
01020304010241SEPOCTNOVSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 24 of 31 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
Camp Discovery Group Camp   35

This site currently has 35 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

35 open site-nights across 1 site at Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 5 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Camp Discovery Group Camp .

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
Camp Discovery Group Camp Not recordedYes3511 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +23 more

About Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)

Overview

Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground has 11 screened sleeping cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preperation tables, secure storage areas, lighting, and four large grills. Additional tent camping is available under the small conifer forest at the same location. There are Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood shade trees. Other visitor facilities include day use areas, campground, 4.2 miles of hiking/walking trails, boat ramp, and the Sacramento River Discovery Center.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.

Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by mature Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood trees. The Sacramento River is less than a five minute walk away.

Nearby Attractions

Camp Discovery Group Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontFire pitsMax party 88

Getting there

The Recreation Area is located adjoining the Sacramento River, just two miles from Red Bluff, California. From I-5, take the exit for Lassen, Highway 36 (Exit 648, Antelope Boulevard) and turn east. Turn right (south) at Sale Lane (the first light). Follow Sale Lane about 2 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area. Proceed through the gate and turn left at the Sacramento River Discovery Center. Follow the road to the large parking lot by the river. Camp Discovery is to the left, through a gate across the road. Coming from the Chico area heading North on 99E. 99E turns into Antelope Boulevard. At the second light turn left onto Sale Lane. Follow the same directions as above once on Sale Lane.

825 N. Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988(530) 934-3316
AmphitheaterBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsJet SkiingKayakingMotor BoatPhotographyPicnickingSwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)?

Reservations for Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 35 of 45 tracked site-nights are open (77.8%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)?

5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Camp Discovery Group Camp . Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)?

October 2026, with 24 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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