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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.
Fly fishing for trout and swimming are popular activities in the nearby north fork of the Feather River.
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.
A general store is available in Twain, less than a half-mile from the campground. Quincy is approximately 17 miles east, providing the nearest source of fuel.
From Oroville, travel east on Highway 70 for about 65 miles. From Quincy, travel west on Highway 70 for 17 miles.
My wife and I stayed on campsite #1. It was our first time camping and our experience was pleasurable. Stayed for 3 nights over a weekend and the Camp host Joe was awesome. Joe is very accommodating and friendly. He enjoys conversations as you get to know him. He made our stay memorable. The bathrooms were very clean and the showers felt good. The river is at walking distance and there are swimming areas a short drive away. The Only negative thing I can say about the location is the noise. The highway is close by so you hear cars passing by, there are helicopters repairing power lines, and a train passes by frequently. I'm a city guy so I didn't mind it too much. I will definitely return in the future. Thank you Joe for a memorable experience! Marvin and Julissa Echeverria, RN, BSN
Loved this campground. Quiet except on Saturday night. Be sure to reserve your spots ahead of time.
Clean bathrooms, sweet campground hosts, nice paved road & walkways. When using the on-site showers, be sure to insert the quarters SLOWLY! There are NO soap or paper towel dispensers in bathrooms.
Access to the river was nice and close. Be aware that the river level fluctuates and what is ankle deep one hour can change into knee or waist deep the next depending on the releases from the hydro plants.
Firewood is for sale at the camp host site, $7 a bundle.
The store is a short hike along the path/trail.
Non electric site is $25 a night. Electric sure is $32 a night.
All in all, it was quiet, it was relaxing, it was good spot.
Definitely going back again!!
Reading some of the previous reviews, I was a bit shocked at how host Joe did not honor reservations. Well, host Joe is no longer there, but host Manny is! Manny is a delight yo be around. He verified who we were and what site we reserved as well as everyone around us. When people pulled in with no reservations, he directed them to a nearby site that could accommodate them. He also kept the campground and bathrooms super clean. We stayed in site 17 which was a perfect site! We will definitely be back, especially if Manny is still the host!!!
For the light sleepers, the train could be a problem. I personally loved hearing the train pass by at night. The river is amazing! My dog finally got over his fear of swimming. I suggest water shoes, as the rocks can be quite slippery. The camp sites were nice. We had 3 deer pass by on the wooded side of our site, so keep your eyes open. Food locker was large enough to fit our 3 coolers, storage bin, and our grill. Firepit really needed to be emptied but no big deal. Be sure the take the trail to the store. It's a nice walk and there is a little western "town" at the end. Showers are $2 for 4 minutes and up from there. Bring plenty of quarters since mine didn't turn on until $2.50. Only real down side was battling the mosquitos and the meat bees. But that is to be expected when camping!
Like everyone says, there is a train that passes by the camp, on the mountainside, and we're in the valley.
Plenty of things to do, if you are creative: You can stalk wildlife, identify plants, go to the river (which is not shallow at the time of this writing), and go to the nearby town which is ¼ of a mile (0.402336 kilometers) to the west, north-west.
There were several boy scouts, so I do believe that the campsites were left better then found.
All around good place to take the kids, especially if you like no cell reception.
