Bushytail
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Redding, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$110 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake. This campground makes an excellent base for enjoying a variety of water sports, sightseeing and other activities and is ideal for single families and small groups.Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, in addition to a variety of salmon, trout and bass.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bushytail Campground is nestled in Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines near Trinity Lake, making it an excellent base for water sports, fishing, boating, and sightseeing. The campground is ideal for single families and small groups.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Common Sagebrush Lizard present in area. Also North American River Otter and Mule Deer.
Insider tips for Bushytail: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 12 sites Trinity Lake offers catfish, salmon, and trout fishing opportunities All amenities including showers and flush toilets are available on-site
Skip Bushytail if: Need RV hookups - only suitable for self-contained RVs with no hookups at most sites. Visiting outside May through October when campground is closed. Planning to visit during peak season without advance reservations.
Best time to visit Bushytail: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Minersville Campground (Weaverville, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA), Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (Redding, CA), Tannery (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bushytail
Cell signal at Bushytail (Redding, 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.
Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake. This campground makes an excellent base for enjoying a variety of water sports, sightseeing and other activities and is ideal for single families and small groups.Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, in addition to a variety of salmon, trout and bass.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 12 sites
Trinity Lake offers catfish, salmon, and trout fishing opportunities
All amenities including showers and flush toilets are available on-site
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 I-5, take 299 west to Weaverville. Then take State Highway 3 north for 16 miles. Turn right at Minersville/Bushytail, then turn left into campground.
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- 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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