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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 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
Camper reported fairly empty campground in early June with good conditions; seasonal operations May-October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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#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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