Tannery Gulch Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, on the south shore of the Stuart Arm of Trinity Lake. The campground includes a boat launch ramp and beach solely for the use of campground customers. Fishing from the shore near the campground for trout, bass, and catfish is usually good. Out on the lake boaters enjoy cruising, water skiing, and fishing.
Tannery Gulch Campground has 84 campsites arranged around four loops. All of the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campsites are in a forest of pines, firs, and oaks. The sites in Loops B, C, and D have views of the lake. Five campsites which are called group sites are really just slightly larger sites for 12 people. There is a modern amphitheater which seats 150 and features rear screen projection.
Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-September. At other times when the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served.
Reservation Window:
Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Max. RV/Trailer Length:
40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:
None designated
Fees:
$23 per night
Group Sites - $46
plus $10 reservation fee
Picnic table, some bear-proof food lockers, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:
Restrooms with flush toilets, drinking water, amphitheater
Showers:
Available in Bushytail Campground
Dump station:
No
Attractions near MTannery Gulch Campground:
Enjoy the nature trail. Launch your boat from the campground's Boat Ramp. Cool off at the campground's swim beach. All around the lake find nice places for hiking and fishing. Out on the water enjoy motor-boating, waterskiing, kayaking, and sailing. Enjoy campfire programs at the amphitheater.
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.
Tannery Gulch Campground at Trinity Lake
Trinity Lake Area Attractions and Activities
Campers at Tannery Gulch Campground have the exclusive use of the campground boat launch ramp and beach. They are also with easy driving distance of many area attractions.
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 Tannery Gulch Campground Regulations
Avoid problems with bears by securing all food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
Keep Dogs on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be confined to a vehicle or tent.
To help prevent the spread of harmful pests, obtain your firewood locally.
