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Preacher Meadow Campground

Campground · National forest in Trinity County, California.

45Campsites
1.8 miTo Trinity Lake

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Shasta-Trinity National Forest)
Campsites45
Site types45 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<p>Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option </p>
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/?recid=6518
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Preacher Meadow Campground

Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is a horse camp and very primitive. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option.

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

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Preacher Meadow 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.