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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.
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. A broad sand and gravel beach provides the opportunity to enjoy the sun and enjoy the Sacramento 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.
The park is on South Avenue just three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina, or six miles east of interstate 5 at Corning.
Very nice place to go cool off. Easy to get to and alot of cool trails that lead to lots of good swimming locations.
Would be alot nicer if there wasn't an old man that harasses you about everything that looks wrong about what your driving or why you stopped.
I am an evacuated person from one of the many fires currently burning in northern California and placed a call to the owner of the mobile home park at location and although I haven't stayed there they did return my phone call in a very timely manner and offered to do what they could to try to help me out. I thank them very much for that it was comforting knowing there are still people out there willing to help out. Plus they have some really cool old toys there also well I call them tools but most would call them toy's.
The Woodson Camp ground was very nice with Park Rangers being very helpful,trails, greenery, and peaceful during the week. The downfall were ticks, I didn't get any but my dog and friend did and then the ants. But overall an awesome time!! I will back!!!😊
Good for one or two night camping, campground is decent and not very crowded. The host and the rangers were very good. There's a small beach on Sacramento river where you can swim, kayak, otherwise there's not much to do. No proper hiking trails. Showers facility available.
The Sacramento River reached near flood stage today. The park was open for the viewing. River water levels reached the lower boat launch parking lot. Quite a sight. Great place to visit.
The campground is nice and spacious between sites. It was hot when we stayed in May and with no electricity, it was kind of a sweaty night, but in the morning it was nice. Access to the river is a bit of a hike through the trees and tall grass, to the neighboring park. There may be access at different times of the year but when we were there, the river was up to the banks.
