Camping near Trinity, California

Camping near Trinity, California includes 12 public campgrounds on record, 7 reservable and 4 first-come. Most (11 of 12) are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 2 are free.

Camping near Trinity at a glance

Public campgrounds
12 (11 National Forest, 1 BLM)
Getting a site
7 reservable and 4 first-come
Cost
2 free; lowest posted fee at Bailey Canyon: "Single Site: $12 per night"
Elevation
1,581 ft (Steiner Flat Primitive Campground) to 6,120 ft (Mary Smith Campground), 11 of 12 on record
Season
3 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
145 across the 7 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
6 take RVs; hookups at Bushytail; longest stated RV length 99 ft (Bushytail)
Drinking water
2 of 12

Common questions

Where can I camp around Trinity, CA?

12 public campgrounds are on record near Trinity: Bailey Canyon, Bushytail, East Weaver Group Campground, Fawn, and 8 more. 7 book through Recreation.gov and 4 are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Trinity, CA?

Yes: Ridgeville Campground-f and Watts Lake charge no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Trinity, CA?

6 campgrounds near Trinity take RVs: Bushytail, East Weaver Group Campground, Fawn, Fir Cove, and 2 more. Bushytail has hookups.

Where can I go tent camping near Trinity, CA?

Mary Smith Campground lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Trinity with drinking water?

Mary Smith Campground and Tannery have potable water on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Trinity, CA?

Bailey Canyon sits on Ruth Reservoir.