Preacher Meadow Campground

Preacher Meadow Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, near Trinity Lake. The campground is along Swift Creek, 2 miles southwest of Trinity Center and the lake. Many campers choose the campground as a jumping off place for hikes into the Trinity Alps Wilderness. At nearby Trinity Center boat rentals are available. Out on the lake visitors enjoy boating, waterskiing, and fishing.

Preacher Meadow Campground has 45 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents arranged around several loops. Because the campground is close to Highway 3, some road noise can be heard. Campsites are set in a Ponderosa pine and cedar forest. Instead of cooking grills, campsites are equipped with Klamath Ovens.

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Preacher Meadow Campground Basics
Preacher Meadow Campground Location:	Off Highway 3, 27 miles north of Weaverville
Elevation:	2,900 feet
Nearby Cities:	73 miles northwest of Redding
Number of Sites:	45
Camping Season:	Open mid-May through October, weather permitting
Max. People per single site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site:	1 ($8 per night for additional vehicle)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Weaverville Ranger Station:	(530) 623-2121

Reservations
No Reservations	All campsites at Preacher Meadow Campground are first-come, first-served.
Max. RV/Trailer Length:	40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None designated, but some facilities are accessible
Fees:	$16 per night
Check-in, check-out:	Any time, 1:00 PM

Preacher Meadow Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, Klamath Oven (be sure area around oven is clear of combustibles before use); no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, drinking water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Preacher Meadow Campground:	Take advantage of the Swift Creek trailhead. Visit nearby Trinity Center and its marina and boat ramp. Stroll along the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail. Enjoy good hiking and fishing all along the lake's shore. Take to the water for motor-boating, waterskiing, sailing, and kayaking. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Klamath Oven found at Preacher Meadow Campground near Trinity Lake

Klamath Oven at Preacher Meadow Campground
(Needs clearing around oven before use.)

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General Camping Information

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.

Preacher Meadow Campground near Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Visitors who select Preacher Meadow Campground are away from the lake in a quieter forest area.

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 Preacher Meadow Campground Regulations

Bears are in the area. Secure all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be confined to a vehicle or tent.
To avoid the spread of harmful pests, obtain your firewood locally.

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Preacher Meadow Campground
Trinity Lake

Preacher Meadow Campground
Trinity Lake