Ackerman Campground
ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND
Part of Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Overview
Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that's a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins. Reservations are accepted May 21st through September 10th.Facilities
This campground can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 40 feet. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. The parking spurs are either grass or gravel.Natural Features
The campground is situated at an elevation of 1,900 feet on the western shore of Lewiston Lake at the base of Trinity Dam. Some deciduous and conifer trees are found around the campground, but it is mostly unshaded.Cold, crystal-clear Lewiston Lake is roughly 5 miles long and a half-mile wide. It features a mountainous shoreline and a topography that ranges from marshlands to dense forest.
Recreation
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Lewiston Lake is 610 acres and offers good fishing for kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow, brown and brook trout.There are two accessible boat ramps near this facility. Fairview boat ramp access to Trinity Lake is 3 miles north and Pine Cove boat ramp access to Lewiston Lake is 2 miles south. Motorized boats are limited up to 10 miles per hour.
Lewiston Lake is a popular destination for kayakers. Hikers can enjoy the 2-mile North Lakeshore Trail.
Important Notices
- Be bear aware: store all food and scented items out of reach of wildlife
Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
Boat ramps and day use areas have a separate fee of $12/day/vehicle, payable on-site
- Learn more about Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out time 2 P.M.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Weaverville, take Highway 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Boulevard for 7.5 miles.
Cancellation Policy
Contact Information
Phone: 530-275-8113
14538 Wonderland BlvdRedding, CA 96003
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 07, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36 HOST, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
