Preacher Meadow (Ca)
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Trinity Center, CA, CA
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.
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, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/preacher-meadow-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Primitive horse camp on Swift Creek with minimal crowds and ample firewood. First-come, first-serve basis keeps it uncrowded and affordable at $16/night.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Shasta Alligator Lizard present in area. Spotted Owl, Columbian Black-tailed Deer also documented.
Insider tips for Preacher Meadow (Ca): Arrive early and physically present at campground to claim site — no advance reservations, first-come, first-serve only. Do NOT use Google Maps for directions — follow Highway 3 north from Weaverville for 26 miles; look for obvious campground sign on left. Bring your own water — no water available at campground. 44 sites available with 16ft average back-in. Horse camping available.
Skip Preacher Meadow (Ca) if: You need water hookups or any hookups — none available.. You require a campground host or ranger on-site.. You cannot arrive in person to claim a site same day..
Best time to visit Preacher Meadow (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue..
Nearby campgrounds: Alpine View Campground (Reading, CA), Hayward Flat (Redding, CA), Bushytail (Redding, CA), Minersville Campground (Weaverville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Preacher Meadow (Ca)
Cell signal at Preacher Meadow (Ca) (Trinity Center, 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.
Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early and physically present at campground to claim site
no advance reservations, first-come, first-serve only.
Do NOT use Google Maps for directions
follow Highway 3 north from Weaverville for 26 miles; look for obvious campground sign on left.
Bring your own water
no water available at campground.
44 sites available with 16ft average back-in. Horse camping available.
Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Preacher Meadow Campground is located 26 miles north of Weaverville Going north on Hwy 3 follow for about 26 miles campground is on the left. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.
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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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