Lake Camping Near Hayfork, California, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking to go camping near Hayfork, California? Hipcamp has over 570 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into wildlife watching, boating, or climbing, there's something for everyone. And if you're looking for specific amenities like cooking equipment, campfires, or showers, you won't be disappointed. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Jug Handle Creek Farm (1479 reviews), Mendocino Magic (410 reviews), and Maple Creek Ranch (307 reviews). With an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $20, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hayfork

Looking to go camping near Hayfork, California? Hipcamp has over 570 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into wildlife watching, boating, or climbing, there's something for everyone. And if you're looking for specific amenities like cooking equipment, campfires, or showers, you won't be disappointed. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Jug Handle Creek Farm (1479 reviews), Mendocino Magic (410 reviews), and Maple Creek Ranch (307 reviews). With an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $20, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hayfork

1. Walker Mine Campground

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37mi from Hayfork · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Walker Mine Campground is surrounded by hundreds of acres of BLM land ready to be explored. Choose from a variety of secluded campsites perfect to rest and recharge for your next adventure. There are miles and miles of well maintained trails from Shasta Dam down to Keswick Reservoir and beyond.

2. Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

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42mi from Hayfork · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Alpen Cellars Winery was established on a family ranch in the spring of 1984; it is situated in a picturesque mountain valley at the foot of towering craggy peaks in the rugged Trinity Lake region of Trinity County, California. Alpen Cellars is a family venture in which each of us take part in the long painstaking process of wine production. From pruning to harvest, crush to fermentation and bottling, we strive for fine wine and a connection to our customers. It may seem like an unlikely location to grow wine grapes, but the combination of high elevation and favorable microclimate provide the ideal conditions for early maturing grapes.

3. Lewiston Lake Getaway

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21mi from Hayfork · 3 sites · Lodging

Originally a gold and quartz mine, Lakeview Terrace Resort was built by the Army Corp of Engineers to house the workers building the Trinity Dam in the 1960's.  Experience the rich history and tranquil setting of the Shasta Trinity National Forest!There is a reason some call Lewiston Lake the best-kept secret in California. Far less crowded than neighboring Trinity and nearby Shasta Lakes, Lewiston Lake is the ideal destination when you truly wish to get away from it all. Nestled hillside overlooking the peaceful Lewiston Lake, you will find Lakeview Terrace Resort serving up some of the best camping in Northern California. Large pool, open late spring through the hot months. Playground, Horseshoe pit, Restrooms with showers, Coin laundry, Wi-fi hotspot, Darts, croquet, badminton, ping pong, Fire pits, Amphitheatere. We offer many options for your Lewiston Lake camping adventure.Fully appointed cabin rentals with 1-5 bedrooms Full 30 and 50 amp RV hookups. We'd love to speak with you about your upcoming travel plans.

4. Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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912 sites · Junction City, California

California’s largest national forest offers year-round outdoor adventures and diverse camping options.

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5. Six Rivers National Forest

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281 sites · Hoopa, California

This park gets its rather self-descriptive name from the six beautiful rivers that flow through its borders, but don’t the name fool you. There is a lot more than just rivers to check out here. More than a million rambling acres of forest take you through foggy and mystical redwood landscapes. Further inland, miles of towering Douglas firs, glacial peaks, and hidden pools just wait to be discovered. Of course, the rivers are the main attraction. You can’t go two feet without tripping over a perfect swimming hole. After your dip, there are plenty of warm rocks to lay out on. Oh, and if the natural beauty doesn’t get you: this was the place where they first spotted Bigfoot. Yeah, the original footage that basically made everyone believe in the hairy bi-ped. That, on its own, is reason enough to check it out

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6. Coffee Creek Campground

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41mi from Hayfork · 22 sites · Tents, RVs

*Please call me prior to booking: 530-266-3534 to confirm availability/sites. You will still book through Hipcamp** A quiet creek side campground. Located at the base of the Trinity Alps Wilderness with miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, showers, playground, volleyball, badminton, and shaded spacious sites. With nearby Trail Head Pizza and a local store. Trinity Lake is just a few miles away and has boating, fishing and miles of shoreline.

7. Mendocino National Forest

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463 sites · Elk Creek, California

Minimal pavement and plenty of forest and wilderness ensure a rugged and wild outdoor experience.

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8. Klamath National Forest

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288 sites · Greenview, California

Explore the pristine wilderness bordering California and Oregon among the Klamath Mountains.

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Public campgrounds near Hayfork

Shiell Gulch Campground

8mi from Hayfork · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Philpot Campground

8.4mi from Hayfork · 6 sites · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

On the trail from Big Flat to Carabou Lake

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Big Flat Campground

12mi from Hayfork · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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Deerlick Springs Campground

13mi from Hayfork · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Big Bar Campground

13mi from Hayfork · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Pigeon Point Campground

13mi from Hayfork · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

East Weaver Group Campground

17mi from Hayfork · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Hells Gate swimming hole just down stream around the bend from the campground.

Hell Gate Campground

17mi from Hayfork · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Forest Glen Campground

17mi from Hayfork · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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Scotts Flat Campground

17mi from Hayfork · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Basin Gulch Campground

18mi from Hayfork · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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Hayden Flat Campground

18mi from Hayfork · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Sarah

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Such a great private retreat with our 3 pups! It has everything needed for a glamping getaway and more! Very clean all around. All amenities were there and taken care of well. Peaceful and absolutely beautiful! Nice swimming hole that we wished we could have jumped in but the weather was a bit chilly! We also stopped by the winery and met Leith who gave us a great rundown of the history which was a pleasant little bonus! We will come back next summer for a few more day with friends to enjoy!

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Debora

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Alpen Vineyard Hideaway is wonderful! So thoughtfully created and operated. Coming to this glamping hideaway after a few nights of tent camping (which was lovely as well) was the perfect and comfortable way to end our multi-day camping trip! The Groves family have thought of nearly everything! The only recommended additions I would suggest guests bring are a tablecloth for the picnic table and a shade umbrella for the beach at the LOVELY swimming hole! Keith, the winemaker/owner, and his family clearly love what they do, and enjoy sharing the rich history of their special valley and vineyard with others! Thank you to the Groves family and all who help make the winery and lodgings so wonderful!

Grethe

August 2025

4 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

The Alpen Cellars campsite was so wonderfully quiet and peaceful with a view of the vineyard and mountains. It was equipped with all the essentials needed for cooking, the bed was really comfortable and the bathroom and shower facility clean, spacious and well equipped with soap, shampoo and also an assortment of sunscreen and bug spray in case you forgot your own. We spent 4 nights, and we are already looking forward to coming next year.

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Patrick

August 2025

1 night at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Veey nice 'glamping' site with hot water, flush toilets and a shower. Super quiet and secluded.

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Paula

August 2025

2 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

We loved camping/glamping at Alpen Cellar’s. The camp site we stayed at overlooked their vineyard. Such a beautiful place to relax!! We enjoyed the wine tasting and the recommendations for fishing and sightseeing around the area. We were grateful they shared the swimming hole with us so we could cool off on a hot summers day. We got to know our neighbors at the site next to us. Our sites were private and equipped with a cooking stove and utensils to use. Their bathroom and shower room were so thoughtfully decorated. Thank you again for a lovely stay!! W We can’t wait to come back and stay

Charcoal grills are provided for all cabins.

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Nickolaus

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lewiston Lake Getaway

Super nice hosts. It faculty had a wonderful time!

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Channing

July 2025

2 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Such a sweet spot! They really thought of everything when creating this spot. It was so nice to have a clean shower and running water. In the kitchen they have all necessities. The firewood was a big plus. The tent was cozy and perfect for the two of us with plenty of extra room. We loved being in walking distance to the water. We couldn't believe the other site wasn't booked up! Definitely go out to the winery and hear the story of how it all started and visit the beautiful horses. A very special place!

Nick

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

We really enjoyed our glamping experience at Alpen Cellars. From the quality of the canvas tent, all the kitchen/ cooking equipment and the bathroom/shower room was, such a nice touch. The swimming hole was fantastic and the wine was absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much for everything! We look forward to booking again next summer.

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Natalie

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Walker Mine Campground

We enjoyed our stay at the glampsite! It had everything we needed and it was a super cute setup with pretty views.

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Robert

June 2025

With pets

1 night at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Lovely overall. Site was had great views. Tent was beautiful and we appreciated thoughtful touches, eg very comfortable chairs to look out over the vines, hooks, etc to have things laid out. Our dog loved the swimming hole and I loved the wine tasting. We were also pointed to a beautiful dinner spot nearby.

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Kristin

June 2025

With pets

6 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Alpen Cellars! It is our favorite place to unplug and unwind. This was our 2nd time there. It holds a special place in our hearts because we got engaged there last year.

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Karson

June 2025

With pets

1 night at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

Absolute lovely stay. It was so clean & thoughtful. The bathrooms were fabulous & the water hole was to die for. 10/10 recommend & we will be back! 😍

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Kate

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Alpen Vineyard Hideaway

The glamping tent was great, loved the view of the winery, flush toilet and hot water shower were a treat while camping. Spent lots of time in the swimming hole since it was 100 out. Made our trip enjoyable despite being in town for a funeral.