Fawn

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $165 per night

Rating: 2.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, Fawn Group Campground is the most popular group site in the area. Well-shaded by oaks, Douglas firs and pines, this campground provides direct lake access and is conveniently located near other recreational sites.A boat ramp and marina are 1 mile away. Nearby Stoney Creek Swim Area is popular spot, offering a beach and picnic area.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Boat Launch

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

Located on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake with direct lake access, Fawn offers well-shaded sites under oaks, Douglas firs and pines. Google reviewers praise the flushing restrooms, running water access, and clean facilities.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Barrow's Goldeneye, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Thamnophis elegans (garter snake) documented in the area. Bear boxes provided.

Insider tips for Fawn: Book early—this is a popular federal group site and fills quickly Plan for a 20-minute hike to waterfront; bring water shoes or sturdy footwear for rocky/muddy terrain Bring your own water containers as water sources require walking distance

Skip Fawn if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October—campground operates seasonally only. You prefer easy lake access—steep, muddy path to water reported by campers.

Best time to visit Fawn: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tannery (Redding, CA), Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (Redding, CA), Bushytail (Redding, CA), Minersville Campground (Weaverville, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fawn

Cell signal at Fawn (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★ 2.8 (4 reviews)From $165/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, Fawn Group Campground is the most popular group site in the area. Well-shaded by oaks, Douglas firs and pines, this campground provides direct lake access and is conveniently located near other recreational sites.A boat ramp and marina are 1 mile away. Nearby Stoney Creek Swim Area is popular spot, offering a beach and picnic area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsBoat Launch

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.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You're visiting outside May-October—campground operates seasonally only✕ You prefer easy lake access—steep, muddy path to water reported by campers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal group site and fills quickly

Plan for a 20-minute hike to waterfront; bring water shoes or sturdy footwear for rocky/muddy terrain

Bring your own water containers as water sources require walking distance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Barrow's Goldeneye, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Thamnophis elegans (garter snake) documented in the area. Bear boxes provided.

Location

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Getting there →

From I-5 in Redding, take California State Highway 299 West to State Highway 3 at Weaverville. Go north on Highway 3 for 14.5 miles. Campground is on the right.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fawn cost per night?+
Fawn costs $165 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fawn open?+
Fawn is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fawn have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fawn?+
Fawn can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fawn?+
Fawn 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 Fawn?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fawn is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fawn open, and what are check-in times?+
Fawn is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$165 /night★ 2.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Tannery

Redding, CA

From $30/night

Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity

Redding, CA

From $155/night

Bushytail

Redding, CA

From $30/night

Minersville Campground

Weaverville, CA

From $22/night

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