Bates Canyon Campground

Bates Canyon Campground is a small, remote Forest Service site set in steep mountains beneath mature oak trees and beside a seasonal creek whose running water can be heard from campsites. There are roughly six sites with picnic tables, two pit-toilet buildings, and no potable water on site. The last few miles of access are dirt and can be rough; some visitors recommend high-clearance vehicles. Visitors note both well-draining tent sites and mixed upkeep—recent repairs to picnic tables are reported but others mention trash and untidy restrooms. It's a quiet, scenic spot if you accept limited facilities and rustic access.

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