Tannery

Campground · California · 63 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

63
Bookable sites
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 12
People per site
2,418 ft
Elevation
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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.

The facts

  • Season: May 18 – Sept 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 63 bookable sites
  • 90 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 12 people per site
  • Loops: A, AREA TANNERY, C, D, MULT, S&P

Site types

  • 63 Standard Nonelectric
  • 27 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables.

Book on Recreation.gov

90 campsites at Tannery

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

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
050AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
051AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
052AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
053AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
056AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
057AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
058AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
059AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
060AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
061AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
062AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
064AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
065AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
066AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
067AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
068AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
069AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
070AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
071AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
072AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
073AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
074AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
075AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
076AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
077AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
078AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
079AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
081AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
082AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
084AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
XXXAREA TANNERYManagementBack InPaved35 ft8
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037CStandard Nonelectric—Paved35 ft8 🐾
038CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
039CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
040CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
041CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
042CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
043CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
044CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
045CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
046CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
047CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
048CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
049CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
022DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
023DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
024DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
025DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
026DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
027DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
028DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
029DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
030DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
031DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
032DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
033DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
034DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
035DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
036DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
054MMULTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft12 🐾
055MMULTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft12 🐾
063MMULTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft12 🐾
080MMULTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
083MMULTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft12 🐾
Double S&PS&PManagementBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
Single S&PS&PManagementBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾

Getting there

Take I-5 to Redding, take 299 west to Weaverville, take a right on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground sign is on the left, but turn right to enter.

Take 101 to Eureka, take 299 east to Weaverville, take a left on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground is on left, but turn right to enter.

40.83667, -122.84806 · 40°50'12.0"N 122°50'53.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F505662687787969489765848
Low °F333335384449545246393632
Precip in6.04.74.12.61.70.90.20.10.31.93.56.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 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.

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Common questions about Tannery

Can you reserve a site at Tannery?
Yes, Tannery is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Tannery have?
90 sites in total, of which 63 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Tannery?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Tannery?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tannery.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single sites - $24, Multi sites - $48 per day, $8 per day per additional vehicles

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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