Ridgeville Boat-in Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations or fees required. Campers must bring drinking water and pack out all trash.

About

Ridgeville Boat-in Campground is a remote, primitive camping destination on Trinity Lake within the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Located on the east point of Mule Creek cove, the campground's 21 sites are accessible exclusively by boat, making it ideal for boaters seeking a peaceful lakeside experience away from road-accessible areas. This is true primitive camping with minimal amenities. The campground provides vault toilets but no piped water, trash service, or other facilities. Campers must bring all necessary supplies including drinking water, and pack out all trash. Each site typically includes a fire ring and picnic table. The boat-in nature of the campground ensures a quieter, more isolated camping experience compared to drive-in facilities. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no camping fees. Trinity Lake offers excellent opportunities for fishing, water sports, and exploring the surrounding national forest lands. Boat ramps are available at several locations around the lake including Clark Springs, Cedar Stock Resort, and Minersville for those launching to access the campground.

Directions

Accessible only by boat. Launch from nearby boat ramps at Clark Springs, Cedar Stock Resort, or Minersville, then navigate to the east point of Mule Creek cove on Trinity Lake.

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