Cooper Gulch Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside
Location: Redding, CA, CA
Price: From $27 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water’s edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes.The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pine Cove boat ramp is within 4 miles, and Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake is 9 miles north.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch
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Waterfront campground on Lewiston Lake offering excellent fishing, kayaking, and boating opportunities in a serene, rustic setting with all sites close to the water's edge.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Black-tailed Deer, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cooper Gulch Campground: First-come, first-served with only 5 sites — arrive early, especially weekends. All sites are waterfront or very close to Lewiston Lake. Motorized boats limited to 10 mph; ideal for kayaking and canoeing. Pine Cove boat ramp 4 miles away; Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake 9 miles north.
Skip Cooper Gulch Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require reliable water service — water spigots reported non-functional.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 5 total sites available..
Best time to visit Cooper Gulch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Ackerman Campground (Redding, CA), East Weaver Group Campground (Redding, CA), Tannery (Redding, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cooper Gulch Campground
Cell signal at Cooper Gulch Campground (Redding, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water’s edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes.The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pine Cove boat ramp is within 4 miles, and Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake is 9 miles north.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served with only 5 sites
arrive early, especially weekends.
All sites are waterfront or very close to Lewiston Lake.
Motorized boats limited to 10 mph; ideal for kayaking and canoeing.
Pine Cove boat ramp 4 miles away; Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake 9 miles north.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Weaverville, take Hwy 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 2.5 miles. Then right on Cooper Gulch exit.
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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.
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