Minersville Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Weaverville, CA, CA
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$60 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
This campground, located 17 miles north of Weaverville, CA, off Highway 2, is situated on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake. Minersville is one of the more popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake due to its easy access to the lake and scenic views. At 2,400 foot elevation, it is nestled in a stand of mixed conifers and deciduous trees.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/minersville-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Minersville is one of the more popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake due to its easy access to the lake and scenic views. Sites are not packed on top of each other, and a great 4-mile trail runs east/west along the lake shore.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Osprey, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Raven, Ruffed Grouse, California Mountain Kingsnake, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Thamnophis elegans present in the area.
Fire rules: Fire permit required to use fire rings
Insider tips for Minersville Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground and spots are difficult to find on holidays Boat launch remains accessible even when lake water is low Some walk-in sites have multiple picnic tables and both grills and fire pits Extra vehicle fee is $7, not the price listed on USFS site
Skip Minersville Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You want to visit during holidays without an advance reservation.
Best time to visit Minersville Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Bushytail (Redding, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA), Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (Redding, CA), Tannery (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Minersville Campground
Cell signal at Minersville Campground (Weaverville, 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.
This campground, located 17 miles north of Weaverville, CA, off Highway 2, is situated on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake. Minersville is one of the more popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake due to its easy access to the lake and scenic views. At 2,400 foot elevation, it is nestled in a stand of mixed conifers and deciduous trees.
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 campground and spots are difficult to find on holidays
Boat launch remains accessible even when lake water is low
Some walk-in sites have multiple picnic tables and both grills and fire pits
Extra vehicle fee is $7, not the price listed on USFS site
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 15 miles. Turn right on Minersville/Bushtail Road for 1 mile.
Campground entrance
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#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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