Minersville Campground rests along the shore of Trinity Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Campers enjoy being close to the lake for early morning fishing or boating. Water skiing and wakeboarding are popular at Trinity Lake. At times sailboats and kayaks can be seen out on the water. The Minersville Boat Ramp is adjacent to the campground. Boats may be moored close to some campsites.
Minersville Campground offers 14 campsites in a mixed conifer and deciduous tree forest. Most campsites have views of the lake. Six walk-in, tent-only sites are close to the water and have a more primitive feel than the rest of the campground. The other campsites are well developed and can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Five campsites are doubles. Campsite #1 has electric hook-ups.
Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-September. At other times of the year the campground is first-come, first-served.
Reservation Window:
Reservations can be made 4 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Max. RV/Trailer Length:
36 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:
#4 and #8
Fees:
$25 per night for the electric site (#1)
Standard sites $20
Double sites $25
Walk-in sites $15
Plus $10 reservation fee
Picnic table, bear-proof food lockers, campfire ring; one campsite with electric hook-ups
Campground:
Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, drinking water
Showers:
Available in nearby Bushytail Campground
Dump station:
No
Attractions near Minersville Campground:
Hike along the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail. Launch your boat from the Minersville Boat Ramp. All around the lake find nice places for hiking and fishing. Out on the water enjoy motor-boating, waterskiing, kayaking, and sailing.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Minersville Campground at Trinity Lake
Trinity Lake Area Attractions and Activities
Visitors who choose Minersville Campground can select tent sites near the water. All the campsites at Minersville are close to the wonderful attractions around Trinity Lake.
Trinity Lake has 17,000 surface acres and 145 miles of shoreline, great for fishing, boating, water skiing
Enjoy hiking and camping in the Trinity Wilderness.
Seek out some adventure by rafting the Trinity River with an experienced outfit.
Tour the Joss House State Historic Park in Weaverville
Rent a boat at one of Trinity Lake's marinas.
Five-mile long Lewiston Lake is a great place for canoes and kayaks. Fish for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout.
Fly fish from float tubes in Lewiston Lake where the speed limit is 10 MPH.
Key Minsersville Campground Regulations
Prevent problems with bears by putting all food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
To help prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain your firewood locally.
