Minersville Campground
usfs · Weaverville, CA
Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Located on the shores of Trinity Lake near the Bushytail campground. One of the more popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake in a stand of mixed conifers and deciduous trees. Excellent waterskiing is available on the arm. 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 and natural feel. This section also features campsites next to the lakeshore. There are six walk-in campsites (five single, one double). There are two accessible campsites, two single campsites, and three double campsites. Directly adjacent is the Minersville Boat Ramp. Bear-proof containers are available.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: GRANITE PEAK in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- P.O. Box 1190 · Weaverville, CA 96093
- 530-623-2121
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 31 days ahead.
Based on 21 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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