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Trinity Unit - National Recreation Area
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About Trinity Unit - National Recreation Area
The Trinity Unit, comprised of Trinity and Lewiston Lakes, is one of three units that comprise the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. It was established by Congress in 1965. These areas are recognized for their unique and varied recreation potential. The Trinity Unit and the Trinity Lake Boating Safety maps are available in our offices at no charge. For information on obtaining the Shasta-Trinity National Forest map as well as many other National Forest maps, please browse to the Maps & Brochures page. Trinity and Lewiston Lakes form the core of the Trinity Unit where water oriented sports such as fishing, water-skiing and houseboating dominate the recreation spotlight. For the adventurous, however, there are many other activities, such as; wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, automobile touring, photography, and picnicking.
- Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi west of Trinity Center, CA · 40.98128, -122.76897
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb and Dec.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pansy Gulch | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Lick Creek | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Flat | Horse | 1.6 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Swift Creek | Horse | 1.8 mi | 8.7 mi |
| Granite Lake | Horse | 2.6 mi | 6.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.5 mi
Water fill-up: 10.8 mi
Propane: 19.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Preacher Meadow Campground 2.5 mi
- Trinity Lake KOA Holiday 3.8 mi
- Long Canyon Campsite 6 mi
- Jackass Springs Campground 6.1 mi
- Alpine View Campground 6.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 9 mi W of Trinity Center 6.6 mi