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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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