Can you reserve a site at Minersville Campground?

Yes, Minersville Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Minersville Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Minersville Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Minersville Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Minersville Campground?

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

Minersville Campground, California — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

Season: Walk-in sites open all year – ... — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
14 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
1 Standard Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

14 campsites at Minersville Campground

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
02	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
03	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	12	🐾
04	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
05	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
06	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
07	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	12	🐾
08	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
09	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
10	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	16	🐾
11	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	16	🐾
12	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
13	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
14	MINERSVILLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 15 miles. Turn right on Minersville/Bushtail Road for 1 mile.

40.85167, -122.81139 · 40°51'6.0"N 122°48'41.0"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, 8.7 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 Minersville Campground

Can you reserve a site at Minersville Campground?: Yes, Minersville Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Minersville Campground have?: 14 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Minersville Campground?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Minersville Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Minersville Campground.
Does Minersville Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Minersville Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Minersville Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Minersville Campground

Bushytail 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fawn 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tannery 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hayward Flat 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp 0.4 mi · Facility
Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach 0.4 mi · Facility
Ridgeville Boat-In Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Ridgeville Island Boat-In Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Stoney Creek Group Campground 2 mi · Campground
Mariners Roost Boat-In Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Stoney Point Campground 2.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-623-2121
Book Recreation.gov

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

Minersville Campground