Can you reserve a site at Bushytail?

Yes, Bushytail is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bushytail?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bushytail?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bushytail.

Are campfires allowed at Bushytail?

Campfires are allowed at Bushytail. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bushytail, California — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake.

This campground makes an excellent base for enjoying a variety of water sports, sightseeing and other activities and is ideal for single families and small groups.

Recreation

Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, in addition to a variety of salmon, trout and bass.

The Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp is less than a mile from Bushytail Campground.

Hikers may be interested in the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail, which starts at the nearby Clark Springs Campground.

Facilities

Bushytail offers single, double, triple and quad sites. All sites have grills, bear-proof food lockers, campfire rings and picnic tables.

This campground has electric and water hookups in most sites and paved parking spurs. Flush toilets and drinking water are available. There are 2 coin-operated showers.

Natural Features

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.

Bushytail Campground is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Nearby 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.

Nearby Attractions

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

The facts

Season: May 18 – Oct.31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 32 people per site
Loops: BUSH

Site types

10 Standard Electric
2 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Bushytail

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
002	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	32	🐾
003	BUSH	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	99 ft	24	🐾
004	BUSH	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	66 ft	16	🐾
005	BUSH	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
006	BUSH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
007	BUSH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8	🐾
008	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	47 ft	8	🐾
009	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	8	🐾
010	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	39 ft	8	🐾
011	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
012 HOST	BUSH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-5, take 299 west to Weaverville. Then take State Highway 3 north for 16 miles. Turn right at Minersville/Bushytail, then turn left into campground.

40.85500, -122.81889 · 40°51'18.0"N 122°49'8.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	56	62	68	77	87	96	94	89	76	58	48
Low °F	33	33	35	38	44	49	54	52	46	39	36	32
Precip in	6.0	4.7	4.1	2.6	1.7	0.9	0.2	0.1	0.3	1.9	3.5	6.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Bushytail

Can you reserve a site at Bushytail?: Yes, Bushytail is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bushytail have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bushytail?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bushytail?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bushytail.
Does Bushytail have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Bushytail?: Campfires are allowed at Bushytail. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Bushytail also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bushytail's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single site/non electric - $24 per day Single site/electric - $26 per day Group sites/electric - $45-$95 per day For all sites - $8 per day per extra vehicle

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bushytail

Minersville Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fawn 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tannery 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hayward Flat 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach 0.4 mi · Facility
Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp 0.4 mi · Facility
Ridgeville Boat-In Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Stoney Creek Group Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Ridgeville Island Boat-In Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
Stoney Point Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Mariners Roost Boat-In Campground 2.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-275-8113
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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