No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Reading Island Group Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 105 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 10 open for online reservation · 88 closed · 7 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026November shows no online availability. 0 of 30 tracked site-nights are open there — 30 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Site 1 | 10 |
This site currently has 10 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 25 at site Site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
About Reading Island Group Campground
Overview
Reading Island Group Campground is located on the beautiful Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. The campground has one group site that can accommodate up to 20 campers, has one vault toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is easy access to the Sacramento River with informal access areas along the shore and a concrete boat ramp where campers can enjoy swimming, paddling, and fishing during the non-summer months. The boat ramp is inaccessible during the summer months due to aquatic plants. The campground is nearby to many other recreational experiences in Tehama and Shasta Counties such as - trails, wildflowers, wildlife, multi-day floats, more.
Recreation
Paddling, fishing, and hiking are popular activities along the Sacramento River. The campground has informal river access points, while the day-use area has a concrete boat launch ideal for kayaks, canoes, and rafts during the non-summer months. The boat ramp is inaccessible during the summer months due to aquatic plants. Multi-day floats on the Sacramento River are popular, using Reading Island as an overnight stop. The island has a short system of informal hiking trails to be explored on foot. Birding and other wildlife viewing activities are great here. The greater Sacramento River Bend Recreation Area offers more recreation opportunities including equestrian friendly trails, wildflower viewing, waterfowl hunting in wetlands, and an undeveloped shooting range - all within a 30 minute drive.
Facilities
The Reading Island Group Campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, and a vault toilet. The area is generally flat with room for 20 campers. There is ample vehicle and RV parking at the group area, but no hook-ups for water, electricity, or sewer. Adjacent to the area is a boat ramp into Anderson Creek Slough that flows into the Sacramento River. This ramp is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and rafts; however, the slough can be difficult to navigate with motorboats during the summer months when plant life becomes thick on the surface of the slough. The boat ramp may be entirely clogged with plants during summer months making in inaccessible by any craft. The downstream tip of the island offers a fair landing site, but is ½ mile from the parking area. There are short dirt trails around the island to explore on foot.
Natural Features
Reading Island is a lush riparian island located between the Sacramento River and Anderson Creek Slough. The surrounding area is made up of the rolling hills of blue oak savanna with a diverse habitat for bald eagles, osprey, migratory and song birds, deer, and salmon.
Nearby Attractions
Sacramento River Bend Recreation Area has a diverse network of river access, trails, and parking areas. Horseback riding, hunting, target shooting, birding, and wildflower viewing are all very popular in the area. More information and a map can be found on the BLM website .
Redding offers hundreds of non-motorized multi-use trails including paved paths and singletrack dirt, many optimized for downhill mountain biking. Find out more on the Visit Redding website .
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area: Fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. More information on the Park Service website .
Cottonwood and Anderson, CA: Small towns with dining and shopping options.
Redding, CA: Large town with an airport, hospitals, dining and shopping at larger box-stores.
Getting there
From Interstate Highway 5 take exit 664 onto 4th St heading east for approximately 1 mile. Turn left on Balls Ferry Rd and travel approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Adobe Rd and follow it until it ends and you encounter the yellow BLM gate.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Reading Island Group Campground?
Reservations for Reading Island Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 90.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 10 of 105 remain open. 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.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
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 Reading Island Group Campground?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 25 at site Site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Reading Island Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Reading Island Group Campground?
September 2026, with 6 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Reading Island Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 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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