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Campground
Cooper Gulch Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
The campsites are tucked into a mixed forest of conifer and deciduous trees, surrounded by abundant wildflowers.
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville.
The campground is located 3 miles from the historic town of Lewiston, California.
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- Latitude
- 40.745925° N
- Longitude
- 122.804286° 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-inCommunity report
- Hike-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- ADA access
- Picnic table
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- ToiletsCommunity report
- 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
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water's edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes.
Facilities
There are five paved campsites, furnished with a table and fire ring. The Cooper Gulch day use area has five parking spaces for people to fish and/or to hike on the Baker Gulch Trail.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pine Cove boat ramp is within 4 miles, and Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake is 9 miles north. Motorized boats are limited to ten miles per hour.
Rainbow trout are abundant, and brown and brook trout are common. This is a good lake for a float tube and excellent fly fishing. The area offers wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities.
Natural Features
The campsites are tucked into a mixed forest of conifer and deciduous trees, surrounded by abundant wildflowers. Every site offers a view of Lewiston Lake.
Lewiston Lake is about 5 miles long, about 70 feet deep, and sits at an elevation of 1,902 feet in elevation. It is a favorite among anglers and paddlers.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 3 miles from the historic town of Lewiston, California.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- BoatingKayaking
Amenities and facility features
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
5 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Car, Pickup Camper, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 16 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 5 flagged accessible
Management
1 site- Equipment
- Car, Pickup Camper, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 16 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 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
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Food storage
- Cooper Gulch Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Cooper Gulch Campground's official facility record states: There are five paved campsites, furnished with a table and fire 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
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2027 – May 14, 2027 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2027 – May 14, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2028 – May 14, 2028 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 1, 2028 – May 14, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $27 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There is a $12 per day use fee at both Pine Cove and Fairview boat ramps.
- Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
- Lewiston Lake offers annual boat launch passes.
- 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 Hwy 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 2.5 miles. Then right on Cooper Gulch exit.
Facility contact
(530)275-8113