USDA Forest Service · California
Cooper Gulch Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 16 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,988 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- POSEY ROAD (NFSR 34N26) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Nearest town
- Redding
- Address
- 14538 Wonderland Blvd., Redding, CA, 96003
- Phone
- (530)275-8113
- Activities
- Camping, Kayaking
5 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water's edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pine Cove boat ramp is within 4 miles, and Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake is 9 miles north. Motorized boats are limited to ten miles per hour.
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.
Facilities
There are five paved campsites, furnished with a table and fire ring. The Cooper Gulch day use area has five parking spaces for people to fish and/or to hike on the Baker Gulch Trail.
Natural Features
The campsites are tucked into a mixed forest of conifer and deciduous trees, surrounded by abundant wildflowers. Every site offers a view of Lewiston Lake.
Lewiston Lake is about 5 miles long, about 70 feet deep, and sits at an elevation of 1,902 feet in elevation. It is a favorite among anglers and paddlers.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 3 miles from the historic town of Lewiston, California.
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
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 37° | 26° | 69° | 5 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 37° | 17° | 72° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 57° | 38° | 27° | 85° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 64° | 42° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 50° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 58° | 45° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 98° | 68° | 53° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 97° | 68° | 60° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 61° | 51° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 76° | 50° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 44° | 32° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 36° | 20° | 67° | 4 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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