USDA Forest Service · California

Tannery

USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

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Sites
90
Hookups
63 no hookups
Season
May 15 to September 30
Max RV length
45 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
2,329 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
TANNERY GULCH CG (NFSR 34N81CGAA) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
Lake
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Nearest town
Redding
Address
14538 Wonderland Blvd, Redding, CA, 96019
Phone
530-275-8113
Activities
Amphitheater, Boating, Camping, Educational Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Skiing

57 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views.

Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.

Recreation

Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground. Tannery Gulch also features a boat ramp and swim beach that are only open for use by campers at the facility.

Popular activities on Trinity Lake include power and non-motorized boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Anglers can cast for catfish, as well as a variety of bass, trout and salmon.

Facilities

Each site has a paved parking spur, picnic table and fire pit. Some also have bear-proof food lockers. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided.

Natural Features

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

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).

Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations.

Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.

Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded.

Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.

If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113.  All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January48°35°24°67°8 of 11
February50°35°17°71°8 of 11
March54°36°27°84°7 of 11
April62°40°29°80°3 of 11
May76°50°36°89°0 of 11
June84°57°44°103°0 of 11
July97°67°52°108°0 of 11
August96°67°58°107°0 of 11
September86°60°49°97°0 of 11
October75°51°40°89°0 of 10
November57°42°31°78°3 of 10
December48°35°21°65°5 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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