Ackerman Campground
Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that's a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins. Reservations are accepted May 21st through September 10th.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 51 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
51 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 02 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 03 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 04 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 05 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 06 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 07 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 08 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 09 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 10 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| 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). |
This campground can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 40 feet. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. The parking spurs are either grass or gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are available through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | $19 to $24 per site per day, $8 per extra vehicle per day Dump Station $10 |
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Getting there
From Weaverville, take Highway 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Boulevard for 7.5 miles.
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.7856° N, 122.7717° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
10 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
30 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 ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 23.4 mi |
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Ackerman Campground - Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 1.9 mi
- 2.3 mi
- 3.2 miCooper Gulch Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 5.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miLewiston Lakeshore1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miPine Cove Marina North Aunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.2 miPine Cove Marina North0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.2 miPine Cove Marina North Bunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.3 miPine Cove Marina Overflow0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.3 miPine Cove Marina Overflow Dunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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
- 7.5 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 · 7.9 mi
- Gladstone HousesBuilding · French Gulch · 10.9 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated at an elevation of 1,900 feet on the western shore of Lewiston Lake at the base of Trinity Dam. Some deciduous and conifer trees are found around the campground, but it is mostly unshaded. Cold, crystal-clear Lewiston Lake is roughly 5 miles long and a half-mile wide. It features a mountainous shoreline and a topography that ranges from marshlands to dense forest.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Lewiston Lake is 610 acres and offers good fishing for kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow, brown and brook trout. There are two accessible boat ramps near this facility. Fairview boat ramp access to Trinity Lake is 3 miles north and Pine Cove boat ramp access to Lewiston Lake is 2 miles south. Motorized boats are limited up to 10 miles per hour. Lewiston Lake is a popular destination for kayakers. Hikers can enjoy the 2-mile North Lakeshore Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ackerman Campground?
Sites at Ackerman Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are 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 Ackerman 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 Ackerman Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Ackerman Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Ackerman Campground have?
52 sites, including 51 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Ackerman Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 pets allowed at Ackerman Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ackerman Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ackerman Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Ackerman 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 Ackerman Campground?
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Ackerman Campground?
Redding, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Ackerman Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tunnel Rock Campground (1 mi, first-come), Cooper Gulch Campground (3.2 mi, partly first-come), and Ridgeville Boat-In Campground (4.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby