Closed for seasonal maintenance. Reopens May 18, 2026. Operating season runs May 18 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
About
Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of mature Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine within the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, just half a mile from Trinity Lake. The campground offers flexible site configurations: single sites (with and without hookups), double sites accommodating 2 RVs and up to 12 people, triple sites for 3 RVs and 18 people, and a quad site for up to four families. Most sites feature electric and water hookups, and two sites are wheelchair accessible. All campsites include bear-proof food lockers, picnic tables, pedestal grills, and fire rings. The campground has vault toilets, a two-stall coin-operated shower facility, and drinking water throughout. A group social area with serving tables and a group barbecue pit is available. The Clark Springs public boat ramp is less than a mile away, providing easy access to Trinity Lake for boating, water skiing, sailing, and fishing for salmon, trout, bass, and catfish. The nearby town of Weaverville, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers restaurants, shopping, and self-guided walking tours. Hikers can access the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail from nearby Clark Springs Campground.
Directions
From I-5, take Highway 299 west to Weaverville. Then take State Highway 3 north for 16 miles. Turn right at Minersville/Bushytail, then turn left into campground. Located half mile from Trinity Lake.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $38 |
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 |
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