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Tannery

Tannery, near Redding, California, is a solid choice for families and outdoor lovers looking for a laid-back camping experience. With spacious sites that offer good privacy, it’s a great spot to kick back and enjoy nature without feeling cramped.

The campground features clean facilities, including bathrooms with real toilets and sinks, which visitors appreciate. Many campers have enjoyed the nearby lake, perfect for fishing and kayaking, although some noted that the water level can be low at times. As one happy camper put it, “The lake view is beautiful as long as the lake is up.”

For those who love to grill, there’s plenty of firewood around, and the fire pits are well-maintained, making it easy to whip up a meal outdoors. The surrounding scenery is stunning, with beautiful views of the Trinity Alps that make for a picturesque backdrop to your camping adventure.

If you’re looking to explore, Tannery is located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering a variety of trails and outdoor activities. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Tannery provides a welcoming atmosphere for a memorable camping trip.

Description

National Forest

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Overview

Tannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views. Campers at Tannery Gulch have access to a wide range of recreational activities, and an on-site amphitheater offers programs during the summer.

Recreation

Hikers can access the half-mile Trail of the Trees from the campground. Tannery Gulch also features a boat ramp and swim beach that are only open for use by campers at the facility. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include power and non-motorized boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Anglers can cast for catfish, as well as a variety of bass, trout and salmon.

Natural Features

Trinity Lake sits at an elevation of 2,370 feet and is surrounded by the Trinity Alps. Black bears are frequently spotted in the area, as well as bobcats, mountain lions and a variety of bird species. Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided walking tours.

Fee Info

If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fees). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.

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Location

Tannery is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Take I-5 to Redding, take 299 west to Weaverville, take a right on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground sign is on the left, but turn right to enter. Take 101 to Eureka, take 299 east to Weaverville, take a left on Highway 3 and go about 11 miles. The campground is on left, but turn right to enter.

Address

14538 Wonderland Blvd
Redding, CA 96019

Coordinates

40.8366667 N
122.8480556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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4 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2024

Great family camping area

We had such a good time!!! The weather was beautiful, we didn’t have to interact with anyone-just put our fee for staying 2 nights in the designated box. The bathrooms were soo nice! Real toilets and sinks with mirrors. The lake is walking distance from the sites and the sites are far enough apart for privacy. My 2 year old had a blast! Also lots of firewood around, and fire pits were very nice! We bbqed on it everyday. 10/10- we will be back!

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tannery by Kendall V., July 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Tannery by Kendall V., July 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Tannery by Kendall V., July 4, 2024
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Tannery Gulch

Camped here during the week in a RTT. About 15% capacity mid week. The lake level is very low. Quite a walk down to the water from the camp sites. $24 per night +$10 for extra vehicles. No firewood for sale at the campground so plan ahead. Decent bathrooms. No complaints! Beautiful views.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tannery by Cody S., June 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Tannery by Cody S., June 30, 2021
Reviewed May. 20, 2019

Great campground

Beautiful scenery and clean facility and sites are setup well with good privacy. Lake view is beautiful as long as the lake is up

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2016

Tannery Gulch Campground

This is a great camp area, however when we went the Lake was really low. It was still very nice for fishing and kayaking. The camp sites were really nice, some had steps down to the picnic tables, the RV pads were nice and level. The restroom facilities were very clean. Beautiful views of the Trinity Alps. This campground takes a while to drive to, but totally worth it.

  • Review photo of Tannery by Tammy H., September 27, 2016
  • Review photo of Tannery by Tammy H., September 27, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tannery?

    Tannery allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Does Tannery have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Tannery does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tannery?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tannery?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Tannery. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Tannery, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Tannery?

    There are 90 campsites at Tannery and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts