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Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is a beautiful oak woodland park nestled along the Sacramento River between Chico and Red Bluff. Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the Trinity Alps loom in the distance. Woodson Bridge offers camping, day use and nature trails along the river.
Another special feature of Woodson Bridge is the preserve. This dense native riparian forest is a winter home to the Bald Eagle and a summer nest site for the Yellow Billed Cuckoo. This jungle like grove displays some of the last remaining riparian habitat to be found in California.
Over a hundred plant species have been identified throughout the park; the most prominent is the large valley oak. The California black walnut, Oregon ash, black cottonwood, sycamore, and willow are also plentiful. Beneath the oaks and cottonwoods along the river is a profusion of elderberry, wild grape, and wildflowers in season.
A boat launch ramp located across the road in the county park makes for easy access to the river for those who enjoy water sports.
Getting There
The park is on South Avenue just three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina, or six miles east of interstate 5 at Corning.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The park is on South Avenue just three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina, or six miles east of interstate 5 at Corning.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Spring and fall are favored seasons at Woodson Bridge, but summer camping can also be delightful here. Summer daytime temperatures generally vary from 85 to just over 100 degrees, but cool nights are the rule.
Spring and fall are favored seasons at Woodson Bridge, but summer camping can also be delightful here. Summer daytime temperatures generally vary from 85 to just over 100 degrees, but cool nights are the rule.
Operating Hours & Contact
Please call the park for operating hours.
Telephone: 530-342-5185
Please call the park for operating hours.
Telephone: 530-342-5185
Camping
Make Campground Reservations
Max Camper Length: 31 Feet
Max Trailer Length: 31 Feet
Across the river the Kopta Canoe In Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is from Kopta Slough along the Sacramento River. Please call the park for information on Kopta Slough Campground at 530 342-5185.
Make Campground Reservations
Max Camper Length: 31 Feet
Max Trailer Length: 31 Feet
Across the river the Kopta Canoe In Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is from Kopta Slough along the Sacramento River. Please call the park for information on Kopta Slough Campground at 530 342-5185.
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
