Tannery

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (82 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views. Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground.

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

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

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

Tannery Gulch offers scenic lake views across three of four loops with access to boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming. Campers report it's a beautiful, quiet, well-maintained campground with experienced hosts.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, Mule Deer, and Ruffed Grouse present in area. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Insider tips for Tannery: Book early as this is a popular federal campground No showers on-site; coin-op showers available 5 miles away at Bushy Tail Request sites near the water for best experience; site 69 noted as desirable Campground has experienced hosts who can relocate campers if needed for noise issues Water faucets available throughout campground despite lack of full hookups

Skip Tannery if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities on-site. You need reliable cell phone service. Lake level is low (reviewers noted lake was almost dry, limiting swimming access).

Best time to visit Tannery: June — Camper reported fairly empty campground in early June with good conditions; seasonal operations May-October.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Tannery

Cell signal at Tannery (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 (82 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views. Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground.

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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
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require shower facilities on-site✕ You need reliable cell phone service✕ Lake level is low (reviewers noted lake was almost dry, limiting swimming access)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

No showers on-site; coin-op showers available 5 miles away at Bushy Tail

Request sites near the water for best experience; site 69 noted as desirable

Campground has experienced hosts who can relocate campers if needed for noise issues

Water faucets available throughout campground despite lack of full hookups

Best: June

Camper reported fairly empty campground in early June with good conditions; seasonal operations May-October

Things to do nearby

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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: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, Mule Deer, and Ruffed Grouse present in area. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Location

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Getting there →

Take I-5 to Redding, take 299 west to Weaverville, take a right on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground sign is on the left, but turn right to enter. Take 101 to Eureka, take 299 east to Weaverville, take a left on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground is on left, but turn right to enter.

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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

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How much does Tannery cost per night?+
Tannery costs $30–$60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tannery open?+
Tannery is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tannery have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tannery?+
Tannery can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tannery?+
Tannery 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 Tannery?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tannery is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tannery open, and what are check-in times?+
Tannery 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
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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
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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 (82)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Fawn

Redding, CA

From $165/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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