Trinity River (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

Trinity River Campground is located on Trinity River, it has 7 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has a vault restroom and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Trinity River Campground offers primitive camping with direct river access, picnic tables, fire rings, and excellent fishing opportunities. The location provides activities including boating, canoeing, hiking, and water sports along the Trinity River.

Wildlife alert: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Western Tanager, White-headed Woodpecker, Cassin's Finch, Ringtail, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Trinity River (Ca): First Come - First Serve only; physically arrive to claim a site and must occupy same day of payment Only 2 of 7 sites have good river access; other sites are adjacent to Highway 3 and experience traffic noise Located 39 miles north of Weaverville on Highway 3; accessible via Google Maps

Skip Trinity River (Ca) if: You need hookups or modern amenities — no water or hookups available. You want guaranteed quiet camping — multiple sites are highway-adjacent and loud. You prefer advance reservations — this is first-come, first-serve only.

Best time to visit Trinity River (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue.

Nearby campgrounds: Preacher Meadow (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground (Fort Jones, CA), Alpine View Campground (Reading, CA), Hayward Flat (Redding, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Trinity River (Ca)

Cell signal at Trinity River (Ca) (Trinity Center, 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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Trinity Center, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Trinity River Campground is located on Trinity River, it has 7 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has a vault restroom and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 hookups or modern amenities — no water or hookups available✕ You want guaranteed quiet camping — multiple sites are highway-adjacent and loud✕ You prefer advance reservations — this is first-come, first-serve only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First Come - First Serve only; physically arrive to claim a site and must occupy same day of payment

Only 2 of 7 sites have good river access; other sites are adjacent to Highway 3 and experience traffic noise

Located 39 miles north of Weaverville on Highway 3; accessible via Google Maps

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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 Saw-whet Owl, Western Tanager, White-headed Woodpecker, Cassin's Finch, Ringtail, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer have been documented in the area.

Location

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Trinity River Campground is located 39 miles north of Weaverville Going north on Hwy 3 follow for about 39 miles campground is on the left. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Trinity River (Ca) cost per night?+
Trinity River (Ca) costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Trinity River (Ca) open?+
Trinity River (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Trinity River (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Trinity River (Ca)?+
Trinity River (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Trinity River (Ca)?+
Trinity River (Ca) 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 Trinity River (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Trinity River (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Trinity River (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Trinity River (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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