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Philpot Campground

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🏞️ Attractions

Plummer Peak (1,332 m)Summits & peaks7.4 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Post Mountain (995 m)Summits & peaks

Post Mountain is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California, United States. It is on the north side of California State Route 36, 68 miles (109 km) west of Red Bluff and 69 miles (111 km) east of U.S. Route 101 near Fortuna. Hayfork, the nearest post office, is 14 miles (23 km) to the north on California State Route 3. Its population is 3,032 as of

9.2 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Hayfork ParkParks & play13 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Hayfork ReservoirParks & play15.2 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Morgan Hill (847 m)Summits & peaks15.7 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
East Tule Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads18.2 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
Natural Bridge Picnic AreaAttractions31.1 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Gemmil Gulch Picnic Area
Gemmil Gulch Picnic AreaAttractions37.7 km · ~39 min driveDirections ↗

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⛽ Fuel

  • Frontier Fuel & Propane Minimart14.2 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗

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Do I need to book ahead for Philpot Campground?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I pitch a tent at Philpot Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Philpot Campground?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Who runs Philpot Campground?

Philpot Campground is operated by Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

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