Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Campground is located on Trinity River and Eagle Creek, it has 17 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The road is rough and it is a more primitive campground. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
A public boat ramp is located approximately 20 miles away at Bowerman (dependent on water level).
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 21 to Oct.31 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Fees | $16 per day, $8 per day per extra vehicle |
Weather by month
Getting there
Eagle Creek Campground is located 41 miles north of Weaverville. Going north on Hwy 3 follow for about 40 miles. Turn left onto Eagle Creek Rd about 1 mile campground is on the left. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.
| Coordinates | 41.1529° N, 122.6685° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
30 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
32 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSrf 2026 Rx Implementation
46 mi from the campground · 500 acres
- PrescribedShf Rx
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ted Fay Fly Shop ↗ | 21 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 37.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Video Tour of Eagle Creek Campground (PCVNT)
Worth a stop
- 9.5 miEast Boulder Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10 miMiddle Boulder Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.9 miStoddard Lake3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3 miBear Lake ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.2 miEagle Creek ↗11.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.5 miStoddard Spur1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.5 miMcDonald Scramble0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.6 miBillys Peak3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
- 8.3 miTrinity Alps Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 537,357 acres
- 13.2 miCastle Crags Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,999 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
Trinity Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in California, it has an elevation around 2,387' with around 145 miles of shoreline. Trinity is made up of 3 arms: Papose, Buckeye and Stuart Fork Arm. The Water Volume of Trinity Lake: 2,447,650 acre-ft. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing.
Recreation
Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. There are multiple hiking trails and rivers making it the perfect destination for exploration. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Different Species of fish in Trinity Lake include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, catfish, kokanee salmon, Chinook salmon. Bass fishing – dredger piles near the head of the lake is the most promising locations. Fishing near the shoreline during spring (March-June) is best. Trout fishing – found year-round throughout the lake but best during spring where they can be found nearly anywhere. During the summer months trout tend to stay near the mouths of the major tributaries.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Eagle Creek?
No. Eagle Creek is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Eagle Creek?
$16 per day, $8 per day per extra vehicle
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Eagle Creek?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Eagle Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 21 to Oct.31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Eagle Creek have?
18 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Eagle Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Eagle Creek?
Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Eagle Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Trinity River (3.6 mi, first-come), Gumboot Campground (9.3 mi, first-come), and Kangaroo Lake Campground (12.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby