Clark Springs Campground
Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake, California
Trinity Lake, California

Clark Springs Campground
Trinity Lake


Clark Springs Campground

Clark Springs Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, along the shore of Trinity Lake. Visitors to the campsites appreciate being close to the Clark Springs picnic area with a swim beach and boat ramp. Out on the lake favorite activities include fishing, boating, and waterskiing.

Clark Springs Campground has 21 campsites, all first-come, first served. Three of the sites can accommodate RVs or trailers, but the rugged campground mostly attracts tent campers. There are 4 walk-in, tent-only sites along a stream. The campground is arranged on a single loop in a cedar and deciduous forest.

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Clark Springs Campground Basics
Clark Springs Campground Location: On Clark springs Road off Highway 3, 16 miles north of Weaverville
Elevation: 2,430 feet
Nearby Cities: 58 miles northwest of Redding
Number of Sites: 21
Camping Season: Open May through October, weather permitting
Max. People per single site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: 1 ($8 per night fee for additional vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Weaverville Ranger Station: (530) 623-2121

Reservations
No Reservations All campsites at Clark Springs Campground are first-come, first-served.
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $21 per night
Check-in, check-out: Any time, 1:00 PM

Clark Springs Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, most sites with bear-proof food lockers, pedestal grill, fireplace; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Clark Springs Campground: Enjoy the Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp and beach. At the lake spend your day fishing, motor-boating, waterskiing, sailing, or kayaking. Hike the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail. Try hiking other local trails.




Clark Springs Campground at Trinity Lake

Clark Springs Campground at Trinity Lake





General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.



Clark Springs Campground at Trinity Lake

Clark Springs Campground at Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Trinity Lake who camp at Clark Springs Campground are close to many fine amenities along the edge of the lake.

  • Trinity Lake has 17,000 surface acres and 145 miles of shoreline, great for fishing, boating, water skiing
  • Enjoy hiking and camping in the Trinity Wilderness.
  • Seek out some adventure by rafting the Trinity River with an experienced outfit.
  • Tour the Joss House State Historic Park in Weaverville
  • Rent a boat at one of Trinity Lake's marinas.
  • Five-mile long Lewiston Lake is a great place for canoes and kayaks. Fish for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout.
  • Fly fish from float tubes in Lewiston Lake where the speed limit is 10 MPH.

Key Clark Springs Campground Regulations

  1. To prevent the spread of harmful insects, obtain your firewood locally.
  2. Avoid problems with bears by securing all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.

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