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Campground
Alpine View Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
Alpine View Campground is located in the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area at an elevation of 2,400 feet.
The campground is very popular with the boating public, as the Bowerman boat ramp is located a quarter-mile before the campground entrance.
Some sites in Loops A and B have a view of Trinity Lake.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.887064° N
- Longitude
- 122.765814° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- ADA access
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Alpine View Campground is located in the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area at an elevation of 2,400 feet. This facility is a great choice for children, the
elderly and those with accessibility needs who require well-developed trails and campsites. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful setting.
Facilities
This is a 53-unit family campground that offers several accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms with flush toilets. The campground features paved social areas, roads and spurs. The maximum vehicle length is 32 feet.
Each campsite is furnished with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some of the campsites have bear-proof food storage lockers. Drinking water is provided.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking around Trinity Lake. The campground is very popular with the boating public, as the Bowerman boat ramp is located a quarter-mile before the campground entrance.
Anglers can fish for catfish, as well as different varieties of trout, salmon and bass. Hikers can access several trails in the area, including the 0.3-mile Lake Trail.
Natural Features
This scenic campground has three loops (A, B and C) with sites that wind through a grove of Douglas fir and cedar with an understory of ferns. Some sites in Loops A and B have a view of Trinity Lake.
Bears frequent the area, but a wide variety of wildlife may be seen in and around Trinity Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
53 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 32 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 53 flagged accessible
Management
2 sites- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 32 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Base site allowance
- If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Food storage
- Alpine View Campground's official facility record states: Some of the campsites have bear-proof food storage lockers.
- Fire and stove use
- Alpine View Campground's official facility record states: Each campsite is furnished with a picnic table and campfire ring.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 9, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 15, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 9, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Be bear aware: store all food and scented products in provided bear-proof lockers
- $12 fee charged at Bowerman boat ramp
- Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
- No hookups available
- Learn more about Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out time 2 P.M.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 22.5 miles. Turn right on Guy Covington Drive for 2.4 miles to the campground.
Facility contact
530-275-8113