Bushytail
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 18, 2026, operating through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $53 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!