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

Minersville Campground

This campground, located 17 miles north of Weaverville, CA, off Highway 2, is situated on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake. Minersville is one of the more popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake due to its easy access to the lake and scenic views. At 2,400 foot elevation, it is nestled in a stand of mixed conifers and deciduous trees. Trinity Lake is one of three Forest Service-managed lakes in the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, offering excellent opportunities for houseboating, water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov14 sites36 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, no hookups13
Standard with electric1
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 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFires
01ElectricBack-in36PavedPartial100 amp8 / 1Yes
02StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
03StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo12 / 2Yes
04StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
05StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
06StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
07StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo12 / 2Yes
08StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
09StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo8 / 1Yes
10StandardBack-in36PavedPartialNo16 / 2Yes

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
Max vehicle length36 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).

The first section of the campground is well-developed with paved, level parking aprons and amenities. The second section is mostly walk-in with good privacy between campsites, and more primitive with a wilderness feel. There are six walk-in campsites (four single, two double). In addition, there are two accessible campsites 8 & 4. Sites have picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Two flush toilets and one vault toilet are available. Drinking water is provided, and bear-proof containers are available. Showers are available at the neighboring Bushy Tail Campground.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonWalk-in sites open all year
ForestShasta-Trinity National Forest
BookingReservations available through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Fees$20/day single walk-in, $26/day single w/spur, $30/day single w/electric, $52/day double $10 per day per extra vehicle. Winter rates (Nov. 1 - Apr. 30): $16/day Walk-in, $21/day single, $24/day single w/electric, $41.50/day double.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Minersville Campground40°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 Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 15 miles. Turn right on Minersville/Bushtail Road for 1 mile.

Nearest townWeaverville, California
Coordinates40.8517° N, 122.8114° 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 mi
RV sales & serviceCousin Gary RV Center ↗27.3 mi

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Minersville Campground - Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA

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

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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.

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Natural features

Minersville Campground is noted for a "campground with a view." Many campsites are located on the bank of Trinity Lake with views of the Trinity Alps, noted for their scenic views and alpine environment. The Trinity Alps are situated within the Klamath Mountains, which lies between the Pacific Coast Ranges to the west and the Cascade Range farther to the east.

Recreation

The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Directly adjacent to the campground is the Minersville Boat Ramp. Informal mooring of boats is possible off some of the campsites. Rainbow trout are abundant, and brown and brook trout are common. This is a good lake for a float tube and excellent fly fishing. The area offers wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities. Hikers can access the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail at nearby Clark Springs Campground.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Minersville Campground?

Sites at Minersville Campground 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 Minersville 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 Minersville Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Minersville Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Walk-in sites open all year.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Minersville Campground have?

14 sites, including 13 standard sites without power and 1 standard site with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Minersville Campground?

The longest site here provides 36 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

Does Minersville Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Minersville Campground?

Two flush toilets and one vault toilet are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Minersville Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Minersville Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Minersville 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

What is there to do at Minersville Campground?

The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Minersville Campground?

Weaverville, California.

Source: Getting there