Alpine View Campground
Alpine View Campground is located in the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area at an elevation of 2,400 feet. This facility is a great choice for children, the elderly and those with accessibility needs who require well-developed trails and campsites. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful setting.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 53 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
53 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 17 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 18 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 19 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 20 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 21 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 01 | Loop A | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 02 | Loop A | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 03 | Loop A | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 04 | Loop A | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
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 | 32 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| 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). |
| Accessibility | Sites 16, 17, 18, 19 and 51 more are listed accessible |
This is a 53-unit family campground that offers several accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms with flush toilets. The campground features paved social areas, roads and spurs. The maximum vehicle length is 32 feet. Each campsite is furnished with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some of the campsites have bear-proof food storage lockers. Drinking water is 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 15 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Available through recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | $24 per day per site, $48 per day per muli sites, $8 per day per extra vehicle |
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Getting there
From Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 22.5 miles. Turn right on Guy Covington Drive for 2.4 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Reading, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8871° N, 122.7658° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
12 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLeary Rx
49 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 ↗ | 14.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 26.6 mi |
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Alpine View Campground - Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 0.3 mi
- 3.2 mi
- 3.2 miClark Springs Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 10 miCooper Gulch Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 3.3 miTrinity Lakeshore2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miLong Canyon ↗5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.2 miGranite Peak ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.8 miBowerman Meadows2.2 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
- 3.7 miTrinity Alps Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 537,357 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 · 0.9 mi
- Gladstone HousesBuilding · French Gulch · 15 mi
Natural features
This scenic campground has three loops (A, B and C) with sites that wind through a grove of Douglas fir and cedar with an understory of ferns. Some sites in Loops A and B have a view of Trinity Lake. Bears frequent the area, but a wide variety of wildlife may be seen in and around Trinity Lake.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking around Trinity Lake. The campground is very popular with the boating public, as the Bowerman boat ramp is located a quarter-mile before the campground entrance. Anglers can fish for catfish, as well as different varieties of trout, salmon and bass. Hikers can access several trails in the area, including the 0.3-mile Lake Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Alpine View Campground?
Sites at Alpine View Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Available through recreation.gov or 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 Alpine View Campground?
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 Alpine View Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Alpine View Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 18 to Sept 15.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Alpine View Campground have?
55 sites, including 53 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Alpine View Campground?
The longest site here provides 32 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 Alpine View Campground?
This is a 53-unit family campground that offers several accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms with flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Alpine View Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Alpine View Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Alpine View Campground?
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
Are there accessible sites at Alpine View Campground?
Sites 16, 17, 18, and 19 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 55 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Alpine View Campground?
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 Alpine View Campground?
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking around Trinity Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation