Mary Smith Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$135 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (58 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mary Smith Campground is located off County Road 105, two miles north of the town of Lewiston, CA. This campground offers excellent fishing and tent camping. This campground was picked as one of California’s prettiest lake campgrounds in Sunset Magazine.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Mary Smith Campground offers excellent fishing and tent camping with many sites featuring shore access to Lewiston Lake. It was selected as one of California's prettiest lake campgrounds by Sunset Magazine, and campers praise it as a peaceful, well-kept facility with low volume even when full.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Rufous Hummingbird, American Dipper, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake verified in the area.

Insider tips for Mary Smith Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 18 sites. Request tent sites near the tent cabins for the best experience. Plan to explore trails down to Lewiston Lake from your site. Pine Cove boat ramp is within four miles for additional recreation.

Skip Mary Smith Campground if: You need RV hookups — the campground has no hookups.. You prefer to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You have limited mobility — some sites involve multiple flights of stairs.. You're looking for a large campground — only 18 tent sites available..

Best time to visit Mary Smith Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Bridge Camp (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (Redding, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA), Bushytail (Redding, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mary Smith Campground

Cell signal at Mary Smith Campground (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★ 4.1 (58 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Mary Smith Campground is located off County Road 105, two miles north of the town of Lewiston, CA. This campground offers excellent fishing and tent camping. This campground was picked as one of California’s prettiest lake campgrounds in Sunset Magazine.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault 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 — the campground has no hookups.✕ You prefer to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You have limited mobility — some sites involve multiple flights of stairs.✕ You're looking for a large campground — only 18 tent sites available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 18 sites.

Request tent sites near the tent cabins for the best experience.

Plan to explore trails down to Lewiston Lake from your site.

Pine Cove boat ramp is within four miles for additional recreation.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Rufous Hummingbird, American Dipper, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake verified in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Weaverville: Take Highway 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 3/4 mile. Turn right on Lewiston Vista/Mary Smith exit. Campground is 1/4 mile from exit on County Road 105, 2 miles north of Lewiston.

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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mary Smith Campground cost per night?+
Mary Smith Campground costs $30–$135 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mary Smith Campground open?+
Mary Smith Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mary Smith Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mary Smith Campground?+
Mary Smith Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mary Smith Campground?+
Mary Smith Campground 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 Mary Smith Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mary Smith Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mary Smith Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Mary Smith Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$30 /night★ 4.1 (58)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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