Hallsted Campground

Twain, CA

4.2(50 reviews)

About this campground

Hallsted campground is conveniently situated in the Feather River Canyon, just off the main road in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At an elevation of 2,300 feet, it offers a cool getaway from the summer heat, as well as a variety of outdoor activities The route on the nearby Feather River National Scenic Byway traverses a steeply carved river gorge that encapsulates the historic railroad system from Oroville to Quincy and impressive powerhouses built to provide hydroelectricity. Hallsted is within walking distance of the Feather River. The campground offers multiple single-family sites, accommodating both tent and trailer camping. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Recently renovated, most of Hallsted’s campground spurs have been widened and lengthened as well as multiple sites now have power. The shower and bathroom facilities are all new. In addition, a nice walking path meanders through the forest and takes you down to the North Fork of the Feather River. Mature pine and fir trees provide ample shade for the campground, as well as a perfect atmosphere for mountain camping. Several sites parallel the north fork of the Feather River. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area. Fly fishing for trout and swimming are popular activities in the nearby north fork of the Feather River.

What campers say

Hallsted Campground is frequently praised for well-kept, spacious sites, very clean restrooms and showers, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many guests highlight easy river access, good swimming/tubing spots and scenic rock features, and note it’s family- and dog-friendly. Practical tradeoffs mentioned include nearby train noise that may bother light sleepers, coin-operated showers, and occasional reports of locked electrical pedestals or limited water hookups that required hauling water. Overall it offers a mellow, scenic river-side experience—just confirm hookup availability and bring quarters and extra water to be prepared.

Our summary of 50 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Hookups and power

  • Electric

Sites

  • Back-In

Facilities

  • Showers

Setting

  • Forest

More

  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Campfire
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Forest Service
  • Hiking
  • Primitive
  • Public Park
  • Pull-In
  • Pull-thru
  • RV
  • Scenic
  • Shade
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • US Forest Service
  • Water
  • Wildlife

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Location

Address
26884 Feather River Highway, Twain, CA 95984
GPS
40.0174° N, 121.0741° W

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