Tannery
Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views. Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 63 |
| Host/management | 27 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
63 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 051 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 8 / 1 | ||
| 052 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 053 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 056 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 057 | A | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 058 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 059 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 060 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 061 | A | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). |
Each site has a paved parking spur, picnic table and fire pit. Some also have bear-proof food lockers. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided.
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 18 to Sept 30 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations available through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Single sites - $24, Multi sites - $48 per day, $8 per day per additional vehicles |
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Getting there
Take I-5 to Redding, take 299 west to Weaverville, take a right on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground sign is on the left, but turn right to enter. Take 101 to Eureka, take 299 east to Weaverville, take a left on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground is on left, but turn right to enter.
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8367° N, 122.8481° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
7 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLeary 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
| Outdoor gear | Trinity Outdoors ↗ | 9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 28.5 mi |
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Tannery Campground - Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided walking tours.
- 1.3 mi
- 2 mi
- 2.4 mi
- 6.7 miCooper Gulch Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miTrinity Lakeshore2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miRush Creek Lakes ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.4 miGranite Peak ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.3 miStoney Ridge ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.8 miLa Grange Ditch4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
- 2.2 miTrinity Alps Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 537,357 acres
- 13.4 miSix Rivers National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,273,949 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
On the National Register nearby
- Bowerman BarnBuilding · Trinity Center · 6.1 mi
Natural features
Trinity Lake sits at an elevation of 2,370 feet and is surrounded by the Trinity Alps. Black bears are frequently spotted in the area, as well as bobcats, mountain lions and a variety of bird species. Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
Recreation
Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground. Tannery Gulch also features a boat ramp and swim beach that are only open for use by campers at the facility. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include power and non-motorized boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Anglers can cast for catfish, as well as a variety of bass, trout and salmon.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tannery?
Sites at Tannery are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations available through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Tannery?
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tannery?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Tannery open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 18 to Sept 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Tannery have?
90 sites, including 63 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tannery?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Tannery?
Drinking water and flush toilets are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tannery?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tannery. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Tannery?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tannery?
Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tannery?
Redding, California. The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Source: Getting there
What if Tannery is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fawn (0.6 mi), Stoney Point Campground (1 mi, first-come), and Stoney Creek Group Campground (1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby