California / Trinity County / Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Trinity Unit / Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Bushytail

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 18, 2026, operating through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.

About

Bushytail Campground sits in a grove of mature Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, half a mile from Trinity Lake in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The single-loop campground features 12 sites designed for multi-group camping, including four single sites with hookups, two wheelchair-accessible sites with hookups, two single sites without hookups, plus double, triple, and quad sites with pull-through parking and hookups. The quad site can accommodate four single families if not reserved. A communal social area provides a serving table, group barbecue pit, and group pedestal grill. Trinity Lake offers fishing for catfish, salmon, trout, and bass, plus opportunities for water skiing, sailing, and swimming. The Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp is less than a mile away. The Trinity Lakeshore Trail starts at nearby Clark Springs Campground. The campground sits at approximately 2,370 feet elevation, surrounded by the Trinity Alps, with black bears, bobcats, and mountain lions frequently spotted in the area. The historic mining town of Weaverville, 16.5 miles south, offers restaurants and shopping.

Directions

From I-5, take Highway 299 west to Weaverville. Take State Highway 3 north for 16.5 miles. Turn right at Minersville/Bushytail sign, then left into campground.

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