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Ackerman Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (22 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that’s a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ackerman-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Nearby campgrounds: Cooper Gulch Campground (Redding, CA), Minersville Campground (Weaverville, CA), Tannery (Redding, CA), Bushytail (Redding, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ackerman Campground

Cell signal at Ackerman Campground (Redding, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Redding, CA, CA★ 3.8 (22 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that’s a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV40 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsBoat Launch
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Fishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Location

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    530-275-8113· Shasta-Trinity National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Weaverville, take Highway 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Boulevard for 7.5 miles.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Ackerman Campground cost per night?+
    Ackerman Campground costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Ackerman Campground open?+
    Ackerman Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Ackerman Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Ackerman Campground?+
    Ackerman Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Ackerman Campground?+
    Ackerman Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Ackerman Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ackerman Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Ackerman Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Ackerman Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $30 /night★ 3.8 (22)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Cooper Gulch Campground

    Redding, CA

    From $27/night

    Minersville Campground

    Weaverville, CA

    From $22/night

    Tannery

    Redding, CA

    From $30/night

    Bushytail

    Redding, CA

    From $30/night

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