Eagle Creek (CA)
Campground ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Shasta National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 0
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 2,764 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Eagle Creek Campground is located on Trinity River and Eagle Creek, it has 17 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The road is rough and it is a more primitive campground.
This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Recreation
Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. There are multiple hiking trails and rivers making it the perfect destination for exploration. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing.
Different Species of fish in Trinity Lake include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, catfish, kokanee salmon, Chinook salmon.
Bass fishing – dredger piles near the head of the lake is the most promising locations. Fishing near the shoreline during spring (March-June) is best.
Trout fishing – found year-round throughout the lake but best during spring where they can be found nearly anywhere. During the summer months trout tend to stay near the mouths of the major tributaries.
Facilities
A public boat ramp is located approximately 20 miles away at Bowerman (dependent on water level).
To view current ramp information visit our website: Ramp Information
Natural Features
Trinity Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in California, it has an elevation around 2,387' with around 145 miles of shoreline. Trinity is made up of 3 arms: Papose, Buckeye and Stuart Fork Arm. The Water Volume of Trinity Lake: 2,447,650 acre-ft. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing.
Nearby Attractions
There are several attractions in the area for a list view our website: Local Attractions
The facts
- Season: May 21 – Oct.31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 0 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: S&P
Site types
- 18 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
18 campsites at Eagle Creek (CA)
Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric 1 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 10 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 11 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 12 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 13 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 14 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 15 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 16 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 17 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 2 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 3 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 4 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 5 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 6 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 7 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 8 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Nonelectric 9 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| S&P Single | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Eagle Creek Campground is located 41 miles north of Weaverville
Going north on Hwy 3 follow for about 40 miles. Turn left onto Eagle Creek Rd about 1 mile campground is on the left.
Campground can also be mapped via google maps.
41.15291, -122.66846 · 41°9'10.5"N 122°40'6.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.2 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 11.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Member photos
Common questions about Eagle Creek (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Eagle Creek (CA)?
- Yes, Eagle Creek (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Eagle Creek (CA) have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 0 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Eagle Creek (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Creek (CA).
Also listed by
Eagle Creek (CA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Eagle Creek (CA)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $16 per day, $8 per day per extra vehicle
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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