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Campground
Tannery
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake.
Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views.
Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.836667° N
- Longitude
- 122.848056° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- Food storage
- Amphitheater
- Fires
- Alcohol allowedCommunity 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
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 45 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sanitary dumpCommunity 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
Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views.
Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.
Facilities
Each site has a paved parking spur, picnic table and fire pit. Some also have bear-proof food lockers. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided.
Recreation
Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground. Tannery Gulch also features a boat ramp and swim beach that are only open for use by campers at the facility.
Popular activities on Trinity Lake include power and non-motorized boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Anglers can cast for catfish, as well as a variety of bass, trout and salmon.
Natural Features
Trinity Lake sits at an elevation of 2,370 feet and is surrounded by the Trinity Alps. Black bears are frequently spotted in the area, as well as bobcats, mountain lions and a variety of bird species.
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided
walking tours.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Amphitheater
- Swimming
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
27 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
63 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Car, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
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
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published vehicles
- 4 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Food storage
- Tannery'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
- Tannery's official facility record states: Each site has a paved parking spur, picnic table and fire pit.
- 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 30, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 15, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 30, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Only one vehicle is included in the cost of single sites and two vehicles in double sites;Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
- Average maximum trailer size is 40 feet
- Due to bears in the area, all food must be kept in approved containers
- Click here for more information on this campground
- Click here to learn more about the 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
Take I-5 to Redding, take 299 west to Weaverville, take a right on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground sign is on the left, but turn right to enter. Take 101 to Eureka, take 299 east to Weaverville, take a left on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground is on left, but turn right to enter.
Facility contact
530-275-8113