Ackerman Campground
Ackerman Campground is on the shore of Lewiston Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The lakeside campground is particularly popular with anglers and boaters. The campground is less than a mile downstream from Trinity Dam. Pine Cone boat launch ramp is 2 miles to the south. Motorized boats are restricted to 10 MPH on Lewiston Lake. Kayakers are often seen skimming along the crystal waters.
Ackerman Campground has 51 campsites for RV camping and tent camping. Although many shaded campsites can be found, others are lacking in shade. The sites are spread along the shore of Lewiston Lake, making for easy access. The North Loop is open year-round and the entire campground is open from April through October. The campground has no potable water.
| Ackerman Campground Basics |
| Ackerman Campground Location: |
Trinity Dam Blvd. on the western shore of Lewiston Lake |
| Elevation: |
1,900 feet |
| Nearby Cities: |
39 miles northwest of Redding |
| Number of Sites: |
51 |
| Camping Season: |
Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: |
8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
1 ($8 per night fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Operated by |
Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Weaverville Ranger Station: |
(530) 623-2121 |
| Reservations at Ackerman Campground |
| Reservations Available: |
Reservations can be made for camping dates from late May though early September. Otherwise all sites are first come, first served. |
| Reservation Window: |
Reservations are available from 4 days to 6 months in advance. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: |
40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: |
None designated |
| Fees: |
$23 per night
Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: |
Ackerman Campground Reservations
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| Check-in, check-out: |
3:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Ackerman Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets and vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: |
No |
| Dump station: |
Yes, seasonal (April - October) |
| Attractions: |
Enjoy boating and fishing on Lewiston Lake. Nearby Trinity Lake has waterskiing, fishing, and boating. Hike the 2-mile North Lakeshore Trail.
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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
