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East Weaver Group Campground
East Weaver Group Campground is a rustic site situated in Weaverville, featuring abundant trees and located along East Weaver Creek. Access is via a paved road, while the spurs within the campground are dirt.
Mary Smith Campground
Mary Smith Campground, situated two miles north of Lewiston, CA, is known for its excellent fishing and tent camping facilities. Recognized by Sunset Magazine as one of California's prettiest lake campgrounds, it features sites with shore access t...
Stoney Group Shasta-trinity
Stoney Group Campground is located by Stoney Creek on Trinity Lake and can host up to 60 campers with tents. The site offers shaded areas provided by tall trees. Nearby, there are two popular recreation areas on Trinity Lake.
Tannery
Tannery Gulch Campground features four shaded loops near Trinity Lake, with three offering scenic views. Campers can enjoy various recreational activities, and summer programs are available at the on-site amphitheater.
Carter Meadows Horse Group
Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground is located in the Klamath National Forest near the South Fork of the Salmon River. It is tailored for large groups with horses and is popular among riders and hikers due to its closeness to the Trinity Alps Wi...
Bushytail
Bushytail Campground is located among tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines near Trinity Lake. It serves as a great base for water sports, sightseeing, and various activities. The campground is perfect for single families and small groups.
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Minersville Campground
Minersville Campground is located 17 miles north of Weaverville, CA, on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, offering scenic views and easy lake access at an elevation of 2,400 feet. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities like houseboating, w...
Cooper Gulch Campground
Cooper Gulch Campground is situated on Lewiston Lake, about 4 miles north of Lewiston and 17 miles from Weaverville. It offers waterfront access, making it popular for fishing and launching kayaks or canoes. The campground is easily accessible via...
Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin
Bear Basin Lookout and Pierson Cabin, located at 5,280 feet in the Six Rivers National Forest, provide stunning views of the Siskiyou Wilderness and the Pacific Ocean, making it a serene getaway. The lookout, originally built in the 1930s and relo...
Panther Flat Campground
Panther Flat Campground is located in Six Rivers National Forest, northern California. The campground offers a shady and secluded setting, just steps away from the picturesque Smith River. The area is known for its vibrant blue waters and scenic f...
Hayward Flat
Hayward Flat is a popular campground on Trinity Lake, known for its excellent lake access and shaded areas under Ponderosa pines and Douglas firs, making it ideal for water sports. It is located near one of the best parts of the lake for water ski...
Ackerman Campground
Ackerman Campground is a popular lakeside spot for fishermen in the Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It is open year-round for walk-in visitors, with reservations available from May 21st to September 10th.
Grassy Flat Campground
Grassy Flat Campground is located along California's northern Redwood Highway in Six Rivers National Forest. It offers a shady setting with abundant sightseeing and recreational activities. The campground is close to the picturesque Smith River, k...
Patrick Creek Campground
Patrick Creek Campground is located at the junction of Patrick Creek and the middle fork of the Smith River within Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. The campground features unique elements such as steps, rock walls, restrooms, and...
Trinity Lake KOA Holiday
Curly Jack Campground
Curly Jack Campground is located by the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near Happy Camp. It offers activities like whitewater boating, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the area.
Indian Scotty Group Site
The Indian Scotty Group Site is situated by the Scott River in Klamath National Forest, offering activities like swimming, tubing, whitewater boating, and fishing. It is also close to multiple trailheads leading into the Marble Mountains Wildernes...
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East Weaver Group Campground
East Weaver Group Campground is a rustic site situated in Weaverville, featuring abundant trees and located along East Weaver Creek. Access is via a paved road, while the spurs within the campground are dirt.
Mary Smith Campground
Mary Smith Campground, situated two miles north of Lewiston, CA, is known for its excellent fishing and tent camping facilities. Recognized by Sunset Magazine as one of California's prettiest lake campgrounds, it features sites with shore access t...
Stoney Group Shasta-trinity
Stoney Group Campground is located by Stoney Creek on Trinity Lake and can host up to 60 campers with tents. The site offers shaded areas provided by tall trees. Nearby, there are two popular recreation areas on Trinity Lake.
Tannery
Tannery Gulch Campground features four shaded loops near Trinity Lake, with three offering scenic views. Campers can enjoy various recreational activities, and summer programs are available at the on-site amphitheater.
Carter Meadows Horse Group
Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground is located in the Klamath National Forest near the South Fork of the Salmon River. It is tailored for large groups with horses and is popular among riders and hikers due to its closeness to the Trinity Alps Wi...
Bushytail
Bushytail Campground is located among tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines near Trinity Lake. It serves as a great base for water sports, sightseeing, and various activities. The campground is perfect for single families and small groups.
Crescent City / Redwoods KOA Holiday
Minersville Campground
Minersville Campground is located 17 miles north of Weaverville, CA, on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, offering scenic views and easy lake access at an elevation of 2,400 feet. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities like houseboating, w...
Cooper Gulch Campground
Cooper Gulch Campground is situated on Lewiston Lake, about 4 miles north of Lewiston and 17 miles from Weaverville. It offers waterfront access, making it popular for fishing and launching kayaks or canoes. The campground is easily accessible via...
Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin
Bear Basin Lookout and Pierson Cabin, located at 5,280 feet in the Six Rivers National Forest, provide stunning views of the Siskiyou Wilderness and the Pacific Ocean, making it a serene getaway. The lookout, originally built in the 1930s and relo...
Panther Flat Campground
Panther Flat Campground is located in Six Rivers National Forest, northern California. The campground offers a shady and secluded setting, just steps away from the picturesque Smith River. The area is known for its vibrant blue waters and scenic f...
Hayward Flat
Hayward Flat is a popular campground on Trinity Lake, known for its excellent lake access and shaded areas under Ponderosa pines and Douglas firs, making it ideal for water sports. It is located near one of the best parts of the lake for water ski...
Ackerman Campground
Ackerman Campground is a popular lakeside spot for fishermen in the Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It is open year-round for walk-in visitors, with reservations available from May 21st to September 10th.
Grassy Flat Campground
Grassy Flat Campground is located along California's northern Redwood Highway in Six Rivers National Forest. It offers a shady setting with abundant sightseeing and recreational activities. The campground is close to the picturesque Smith River, k...
Patrick Creek Campground
Patrick Creek Campground is located at the junction of Patrick Creek and the middle fork of the Smith River within Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. The campground features unique elements such as steps, rock walls, restrooms, and...
Trinity Lake KOA Holiday
Curly Jack Campground
Curly Jack Campground is located by the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near Happy Camp. It offers activities like whitewater boating, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the area.
Indian Scotty Group Site
The Indian Scotty Group Site is situated by the Scott River in Klamath National Forest, offering activities like swimming, tubing, whitewater boating, and fishing. It is also close to multiple trailheads leading into the Marble Mountains Wildernes...
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Arcata has 38 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Arcata vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Arcata welcome pets. Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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