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Tannery

8 mi northeast of Weaverville, CA · Verizon 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Jun & Octbest months

About Tannery

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. 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. 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. Trinity Lake sits at an elevation of 2,370 feet and is…

  • Fees: 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…
  • Season: May 18 – Sept 30
  • Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
  • Where: 8 mi northeast of Weaverville, CA · 40.83667, -122.84806

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

49°
33°Jan
53°
34°Feb
59°
36°Mar
65°
39°Apr
75°
45°May
84°
51°Jun
93°
57°Jul
92°
56°Aug
86°
50°Sep
73°
42°Oct
56°
37°Nov
46°
33°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Tannery from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Trinity LakeshoreHorse0.6 mi2.8 mi
Smith GulchATV road0.8 mi1.0 mi
Haylock RidgeATV road1.4 mi0.5 mi
Rush Creek LakesHorse2.8 mi6.9 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 5.3 mi
Water fill-up: 4.4 mi
Propane: 9.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.