Encampment River Overview

Encampment River Campground is a small campground with 8 single-family campsites and is located right along the river in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Most of the sites have nice shade from tall hardwood trees. Campsites can accommodate for tents, trailers or RVs.  Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets.  A boat launch is also nearby,

Encampment River – Area Recreation

This area was once the source of railroad ties and mine timbers and you can still see remnants of the logging operations along the river. Outdoor recreation activities include rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, backpacking, biking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

You may also be interested in Ryan Park or Lincoln Park campgrounds.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing