Alpine View Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Reading, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$60 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Season: May through October
Alpine View Campground is located in the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area at an elevation of 2,400 feet. This facility is a great choice for children, the elderly and those with accessibility needs who require well-developed trails and campsites. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful setting.This is a 53-unit family campground that offers several accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms with flush toilets.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alpine-view-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Alpine View sits at 2,400 feet on Trinity Lake with excellent fishing and boating opportunities. It's specifically designed for families, elderly visitors, and those needing accessibility—featuring well-developed trails and campsites in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otters are present in the area—keep food and trash secured and maintain distance if spotted near water.
Insider tips for Alpine View Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 53 sites and high demand during season Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups at most sites Fish and boat directly from the campground; Trinity Lake recreation is the main draw
Skip Alpine View Campground if: You need RV hookups—only tent and self-contained RVs are suitable. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure. You want spontaneous camping—booking ahead is essential for a federal campground.
Best time to visit Alpine View Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hayward Flat (Redding, CA), Minersville Campground (Weaverville, CA), Bushytail (Redding, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alpine View Campground
Cell signal at Alpine View Campground (Reading, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Alpine View Campground is located in the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area at an elevation of 2,400 feet. This facility is a great choice for children, the elderly and those with accessibility needs who require well-developed trails and campsites. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful setting.This is a 53-unit family campground that offers several accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms with flush toilets.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 53 sites and high demand during season
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; there are no hookups at most sites
Fish and boat directly from the campground; Trinity Lake recreation is the main draw
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 22.5 miles. Turn right on Guy Covington Drive for 2.4 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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