Shasta-Trinity National Forest

The New River (a tributary to the Trinity River) is a well-kept secret off Highway 299. Epic swimming holes, wilderness trails, and nights camping under uninterrupted skies. Head to Denny Campground to explore what all the fuss is about!Read more...

Hook, line, and sink; Tannery Gulch Campground is an angler’s Disneyland. “Dreams really do come true. . . in the form of healthy, not over-fished river systems. ” Once you’re thoroughly through gawking at the campground’s large amphitheatre, be sure to take a road and cast a baited line lake’s shoreline; you’re more than likely to land a trout or Read more...

At Hobo Gulch Campground you can really live up the hobo lifestyle. Swimming and fishing in the nearby North Fork Trinity River, coupled with baked beans and whiskey by the fireside each night. Not too shabby!Read more...

Conveniently located off of Highway 3, Trinity River Campground is a favorite overnight stopover for travelers. Named for its proximity to the picturesque Trinity River, the campground has a paved road and spurs, accommodating both trailers and tent campers. Each site has a concrete table and fireplace, perfect for your roadside rest. Read more...

The campground that’s geared toward every demographic, Alpine View Campground offers wheelchair accessible ramps, as well as areas for young children; most of the trails are either paved or well looked after, providing worry-free hiking experiences. And, home to over fifty well-manicured, amenity heavy campsites, you’ll be able to rest easy when y Read more...

This tent-only campground hugs a shore of the idyllic Trinity Lake. Cedar and Ponderosa Pine provide shade while Manzanita and Mountain Mahogany give privacy to each of the walk-in campsites. Tables, fireplaces and drinking water are available to visitors as well as a boat launch on the lake. Read more...

Big Flat Campground offers campsites on a wide expanse of river bar to enjoy the Trinity River. The campground is just off Highway 299 making it easy to access nearby whitewater rafting and hiking trails. After a dip in the baptismal waters of the Trinity and the smell of the bbq, you’ll be pleased with your choice. Read more...

Cruise down Highway 299 and you’ll be mesmerized by steep cliffs, reeling mountains, and the emerald Trinity River winding its way through it all. Set up camp at the picturesque sights at Hayden Flat Campground and become a part of this stunning landscape! The campground features good river access and swimming and fishing. Read more...

To get to some off-the-grid camping bliss head to Ripstein Campground adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and its nearby trailheads. Off highway 299, the road will be narrow and windy, the trees will be emerald and mossy, and the camping will lull you to sleep with the sound of rushing water from Canyon Creek. Just tell Bigfoot we said hello. Read more...

Come experience the power of the Trinity, the South Fork Trinity River that is, at Big Slide Campground. Tent-only campsites ON THE BEACH. Swim in some pools, float down the river, and watch them eagles soar. These are not the type of activities one regrets. Read more...

Deerlick Springs Campground is located in a densely forested area near Browns Creek. This quiet, serene campground is for tent campers only and the thick woodlands offer privacy from other campers. Read more...

Wiggle your toes on the Trinity Lake’s pristine sandy beaches and take in the water-based painted canvass that Mother Nature, herself, has created; Minersville Campground has just such a painting on display. Hugging the lake’s tranquil beach, Minersville Campground is geared toward toward the minimalist camper. If you’re fortunate enough to reserv Read more...

Scott Mountain Campground is just off the Pacific Crest Trail, near the summit of Scott Mountain, a 5,554-foot mountain gap-pass. There’s tent, RV, and horse camping sites available. Sites can accommodate trailers up to 15 feet long, but be aware that there’s no piped water to the campground. Read more...

Settle in to Scotts Flat Campground and explore the South Fork Trinity River's National Recreation Trail. The area boasts some of the best swimming holes, fishing, and hiking to be had. Time to break in your hiking boots, swipe the dust off your gear, grab the marshmallows, and fill a portable cooler full of cold ones. Its camp’n time!Read more...

For camping that isn’t really camping, check out the yurts at Lakeshore East Campground. You’ll be close to all of Shasta Lake’s beautiful attractions--mountain peaks, prolific fishing, and hiking trails, but you’ll also have the conveniences of this thoroughly modern campground. Spend your days swinging in the hammock or soaking in the mountain w Read more...

A quick detour off County Road 105, Mary Smith Campground is considered one of California’s “prettiest,” most scenic lakeside campgrounds found anywhere in the state that’s otherwise synonymous with reality TV. While not RV or drive-in friendly, Marry Smith Campground is dotted with seventeen campsites, teeming with fauna. Read more...

Ackerman Campground is on the hydrophilic edge of Lewiston Lake, just feet from a freshwater oasis. A trotted favorite among fisherman, Ackerman Campground is well-equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, the lot. Campsites start at a modest $13 per-night and must be booked in advance to assure availabilityRead more...

Looping through mature evergreens, Bushytail Campground isn’t just toting an adorable name―it’s also a mecca for California campers. Aside from not only being wheelchair accessible, Bushytail Campground has both hook-up (for the RV savvy among us) and walk-in style campsites, all perfumed by the areas endemic Douglas firs and Ponderosa pines. Read more...

Located out on the Stewart’s Fork of the Trinity River, Bridge Camp Campground is the perfect spot for the rustic, rugged, and equestrian adventurer looking to hike the Trinity Alps. This trailhead campground includes spacious campsites in a mixed Douglas fir forest, and corrals and hitching rails for those wishing to ride their broncos deep into Read more...

Clark Springs Campground is located on azure waters of Trinity Lake North of Weaverville. Campsites are spread throughout groves of cedar (the best smelling tree in the world), and there are some walk-in sites where you can set up next to a babbling brook. Lovers of water sports will be pleased by the swim beach and boat ramp. Read more...