Open

Open year-round, 24 hours per day. No fees or reservations required. First-come, first-served.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mount Shasta-McCloud Seasonal Area and Road Closure

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

2026 fire restrictions lifted

Fire restrictions in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are being lifted as of Oct. 2, 2026.

About

Captains Point Boat-in Campground is a small, primitive camping area tucked along the western shore of Trinity Lake's main arm within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. With only 3 campsites, this free campground provides a secluded escape for boaters seeking solitude on one of Northern California's largest reservoirs. The campground is accessible only by boat, making it ideal for those with watercraft who want to camp away from the busier developed campgrounds around Trinity Lake. Amenities are minimal but functional: a vault toilet serves the area, and picnic tables are provided. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash; pack animals are prohibited. Trinity Lake offers excellent opportunities for motorized and non-motorized boating, waterskiing, swimming, and fishing. The surrounding landscape features views of Bonanza King Mountain and the rugged terrain of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

Directions

Located on the west side of the main arm of Trinity Lake. Boat access only. Launch from one of the public boat ramps on Trinity Lake and travel to the west shore.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 623-2121

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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