Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10382318
When Steel Bridge Campground reopens
Steel Bridge Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 528 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 224 open for online reservation · 40 reserved · 264 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 12 monitored sites, 6 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
57.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 224 of 528 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online57.6%
Open site-nights224 / 528
Reserved (of online inventory)40 / 264
Weekday openings131
Weekend openings93
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 131 fall on weekdays and 93 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 157 of 372 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Site 9 | 44 |
| Site 5 | 42 |
| Site 6 | 41 |
| Site 7 | 40 |
| Site 8 | 32 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
224 open site-nights across 6 sites at Steel Bridge Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 14 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Site 9.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft. 6 sites of 11 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 9 | 40 ft | None | 44 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +32 more |
| Site 5 | 40 ft | None | 42 | 42 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +30 more |
| Site 6 | Not recorded | None | 41 | 27 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +29 more |
| Site 7 | Not recorded | None | 40 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +28 more |
| Site 8 | 25 ft | None | 32 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| Site 2 | 39 ft | None | 25 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +13 more |
About Steel Bridge Campground
Overview
Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 13 tent/trailer campsites (max length 20 feet). Popular for fishing and pleasure boating alike, this clear, cold section of the river is world famous for its fly fishing. Paddlers enjoy the narrow valley with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oaks, and Madrone trees coating the walls of the canyons. If you would like more adrenaline rush, the waters below Pigeon Point rage at class III-V for white water enthusiasts. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.
For information on campground details, fees, opening/closing dates, and making reservations, please visit: Steel Bridge Campground, Trinity - Recreation.gov
Recreation
Swimming, fishing, and paddling are all popular activites along the Trinity River immediately adjacent to the campground. A rustic hiking trail can be explored to find additional river access points and connect you to other recreation sites along Steiner Flat Road. Wildlife is abundat along the river, so birding and other wildlife viewing activities are popular!
Facilities
Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 13 tent/trailer campsites. No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. A small beach is found near the campground. A campground host is generally on site.
Natural Features
Steel Bridge Campground is nestled in a narrow valley with ponderosa pine, douglas fir, oak, and madrone trees coating the hillsides. The campground is immeidately adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, known for its cold, clear water and abudant paddling, swimming, and fishing opprotunities.
Nearby Attractions
Trinity River (Lewiston Lake to Pigeon Point): Class I and II segment popular for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Access map can be found on the BLM website .
Trinity River (below Pigeon Point): Class III and IV segment popular for white water rafting. Guided trips availalbe from local vendors.
Lewiston and Trinty Lakes: Fishing, boating, and swimming.
Weaver Basin trail system: Non-motorized trails near Weaverville, CA that offer great hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Find out more on the Trinity Trail Alliance website .
Trinity Alps Wilderness: Access the wilderness area through many nearby trailheads for overnight or day hiking. More information on the Forest Service website .
Weaverville, CA: Small town with dining and shopping options.
12 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups3 shadedPets OKFire pits
Getting there
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10382318 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10382318 · Steel Bridge Campground12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Steel Bridge Campground?
Reservations for Steel Bridge Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 224 of 528 tracked site-nights are currently open (42.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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.
How often do new openings appear at Steel Bridge Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Steel Bridge Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 8 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Steel Bridge Campground?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Site 9. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Steel Bridge Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 11 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 5 of those 11 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Steel Bridge Campground?
October 2026, with 157 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 372.
When is the next open date at Steel Bridge Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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