Trail Creek Campground is beside Trail Creek near its confluence with a branch of the Salmon River deep in the Klamath National Forest. The campground is 17 miles west of the small community of Callahan and Highway 3, north of Trinity Lake. A 3.2-mile trail leading north from the campground connects with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Trail Creek Campground offers 12 well-shaded campsites that can accommodate tents and small RVs or trailers. All of the sites are first-come, first served. Since there is no garbage service, all trash must be packed out.
| Trail Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Trail Creek Campground Location: | Cecilville Road, 17 miles west of Callahan |
| Elevation: | 4,750 feet |
| Mileages from gateway cities: |
Weed - 55 miles
Redding - 125 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Camping Season: | Trail Creek Campground is open May through October, weather permitting. |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Scott River Ranger District: | (530) 842-6131 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Trail Creek Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 20 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None |
| Fees: | $10 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Trail Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Trail Creek Campground: | Fish in nearby streams. Drive 2 miles across the river and up Fish Lake Creek, then hike 1¾ miles up to Fish Lake. Hike the Pacific Crest Trail either from Carter Meadows Summit (3½ miles east on Cecilville Rd.) or up Trail Creek. Drive to Callahan and then south to Trinity Lake for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
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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.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Klamath National Forest features many scenic and interesting places to explore. Campers at Trail Creek Campground are along a fork of the Salman River and near several great hiking trails. Those venturing south can take advantage of all the recreation at beautiful Trinity Lake.
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