Get away from it all while sleeping under tall trees, breathing fresh mountain air, and swimming in a mountain lake. This remote campground in Northern California is perfectly positioned to access the Trinity Alps. Tannery Gulch Campground is located in Shasta Trinity National Forest, which is the largest national forest in California.

Tannery Gulch Campground has four loops of campsites shaded by conifer and deciduous trees.
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Three of the four loops offer scenic views of Trinity Lake. The campground is located in the town of Trinity Center.
The lake has been low in past years, but due to the rain storms of 2024, the lake is now full and beautiful.
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This campground has a private boat ramp for camper’s use, as well as an amphitheater where campers can watch movies.
Tannery Gulch Campground is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sacramento and over a four-hour drive from San Francisco.
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If long drives are not your thing, there are daily nonstop flights from SFO to the Redding airport, where you can rent a car to reach the Tannery Gulch Campground in just a one hour drive.

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Some things to know before venturing to this remote campground: Past guests say the bathrooms are very clean, with flushing toilets and sinks.
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But there are no showers, so you’ll need to bring a portable shower, or just plan to take frequent dips in the lake.
Bring your furry friends! Dogs are welcome at this campground but need to be kept on-leash.
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Cell service is spotty and sometimes non-existent, so screenshot or print anything you might need before your visit.
The Tannery Gulch Campground is your gateway into the Trinity Alps.
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Explore miles of hiking trails and see fields of wildflowers, pristine mountain lakes, and charming NorCal towns.

The next time you’re looking for an affordable way to get out of the city and breathe fresh mountain air, consider this remote campground in Northern California’s Shasta Trinity National Forest. We know it can be a bit of a drive for many Californians, but the scenery in this region will give you a whole new love for California’s vast natural landscapes. Have you visited Trinity Center or Trinity Lake? What were the best things to see and do? Tell us about your visit in the comments.

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Tannery Gulch Campground, Tannery Gulch Rd, Trinity Center, CA 96091, USA