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Bushytail Campground

Campground · National forest in Trinity County, California. Run by Shasta Recreation Company.

12Campsites
Trinity LakeRight on the shore of
YesRV hookups
99 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorShasta Recreation Company
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Shasta-Trinity National Forest)
Campsites12
Site types10 standard, electric, 2 standard, no electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 10 sites (water at 10)
Longest RV/trailer site99 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Drinking waterYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(530) 275-8113
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=6477&
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Bushytail Campground

Bushytail Campground is nestled in a grove of tall Douglas firs and Ponderosa Pines, just a short distance from Trinity Lake. This campground makes an excellent base for enjoying a variety of water sports, sightseeing and other activities and is ideal for single families and small groups. Recreation Trinity Lake offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, in addition to a variety of salmon, trout and bass. The Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp is less than a mile from Bushytail Campground.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Bushytail Campground is in Trinity County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.