U.S. Forest Service · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Redding, CA

Bushytail

Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake. This campground makes an excellent base for enjoying a variety of water sports, sightseeing and other activities and is ideal for single families and small groups.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov12 sites99 ft maxElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
Five-6 Rx (prescribed burn) · 9 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard with electric10
Standard, no hookups2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001ElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 1Yes
002ElectricBack-in33PavedFull30 ampYes / –32 / 4Yes
003ElectricPull-through99PavedFull30 ampYes / –24 / 3Yes
004ElectricPull-through66PavedFull30 ampYes / –16 / 2Yes
005ElectricPull-through45PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 1Yes
006StandardBack-in36PavedFullNo8 / 1Yes
007StandardBack-in44PavedFullNo8 / 1Yes
008ElectricBack-in47PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 1Yes
009ElectricBack-in55PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 1Yes
010ElectricBack-in39PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 1Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
FeesIf 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).

Bushytail offers single, double, triple and quad sites. All sites have grills, bear-proof food lockers, campfire rings and picnic tables. This campground has electric and water hookups in most sites and paved parking spurs. Flush toilets and drinking water are available. There are 2 coin-operated showers.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 18 to Oct.31
ForestShasta-Trinity National Forest
BookingReservations on the web at recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777
FeesSingle site/non electric - $24 per day Single site/electric - $26 per day Group sites/electric - $45-$95 per day For all sites - $8 per day per extra vehicle

Shasta-Trinity National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bushytail40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.95 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowFebruary: 4.71 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.07 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 2.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 1.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.14 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.33 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.50 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowDecember: 6.45 inches of precipitation, 2.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.4°F averageFebruary: 44.5°F averageMarch: 48.4°F averageApril: 52.7°F averageMay: 60.6°F averageJune: 67.6°F averageJuly: 74.8°F averageAugust: 73.1°F averageSeptember: 67.2°F averageOctober: 57.1°F averageNovember: 47.0°F averageDecember: 40.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Trinity Rvr Hatchery, 9 miles from the campground at 1,861 feet, station USC00049026 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 6 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-5, take 299 west to Weaverville. Then take State Highway 3 north for 16 miles. Turn right at Minersville/Bushytail, then turn left into campground.

Nearest townRedding, California
Coordinates40.8550° N, 122.8189° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Five-6 Rx

    9 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Five-7 Rx

    10 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Shf Rx

    35 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Leary Rx

    48 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 gearTrinity Outdoors ↗10.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗18.5 mi
RV sales & serviceCousin Gary RV Center ↗27.7 mi

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Bushytail Campground - Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA

Worth a stop

The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided walking tours.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

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. Bushytail Campground is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Nearby 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.

Recreation

Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, in addition to a variety of salmon, trout and bass. The Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp is less than a mile from Bushytail Campground. Hikers may be interested in the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail, which starts at the nearby Clark Springs Campground.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bushytail?

Sites at Bushytail are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations on the web at recreation.gov or call 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 Bushytail?

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 Bushytail?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Bushytail open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 18 to Oct.31.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bushytail have?

12 sites, including 10 standard sites with power and 2 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bushytail?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Bushytail have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Bushytail?

Flush toilets and drinking water are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bushytail?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bushytail. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bushytail?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Bushytail?

Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bushytail?

Redding, California. The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source: Getting there