Best Glamping near Whiskeytown, CA

Mary Smith Campground features glamping units with stunning views of Lewiston Lake in the Trinity Alps region. These canvas accommodations occupy prime positions with panoramic vistas of the crystal-clear waters and surrounding mountains. Other upscale camping options include Lakeshore East with its yurts, Boulder Creek RV Redding with glamping and yurt accommodations, and Lakehead Campground & RV Park's glamping sites. Many locations provide the perfect blend of nature and comfort with amenities not found in traditional camping, including comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control options. The glamping platforms at Mary Smith allow guests to enjoy waterfront views while maintaining a comfortable distance from the elements. As one visitor noted, "The glamping units have the best view so I hope to check those out next time."

Lewiston Lake and Trinity Lake provide excellent backdrops for glamping experiences, with activities including paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming during warmer months. Lakeview Terrace Resort offers glamping accommodations with access to a swimming pool and children's play areas including "a cool tree house," according to one reviewer. Guests particularly enjoy the bird watching opportunities, with abundant wildlife visible from many glamping sites. Trinity Lake KOA Holiday provides glamping cabins with modern amenities while maintaining proximity to outdoor recreation. Seasonal considerations are important when booking, as some locations operate between May and October, particularly at higher elevations. The region's glamping sites serve as ideal basecamps for exploring nearby Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, with many accommodations situated within minutes of hiking trails, lake access points, and scenic viewpoints.

Best Glamping Sites Near Whiskeytown, California (36)

    1. Mountain Gate RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 524-4599

    "Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend."

    "Beautiful setting, nice sites, friendly staff, and clean bathrooms. Only downside was the highway noise."

    2. Boulder Creek RV Redding

    7 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 246-0101

    $50 - $70 / night

    "The property managers were extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful. The amenities were exceptionally clean, and the sites themselves were tidy with all the necessary hookups."

    "Nicely laid out, lovely landscaping, great amenities (including a small gym with free weights), super clean and functional bathrooms. Staff very pleasant and helpful."

    3. Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    1 Review
    French Gulch, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 242-3412

    $20 / night

    "I was looking for a primitive campsite that was quiet and secluded. This fit the bill 100%. I hammock camp, using a stand when trees aren't available, and I am completely self contained."

    4. Mary Smith Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lewiston, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 623-2121

    "Great little hiking trail steps from our site. Easy access to the water for some swimming. Smoke blew in from wildfires. Visibility very low but still beautiful."

    "Luckily the weather was so amazing especially being right next to this beautiful clear clean lake. We stayed at site 14, across from us was a small path that lead you down to the water."

    5. Lakehead Campground & RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-8450

    "The owner was very nice and got us situated right away. I will definitely be coming back!"

    "I went traipsing around and found my way to Shasta Lake. If you do the same, watch out for poison oak!"

    6. Lakeview Terrace Resort

    1 Review
    Lewiston, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 778-3803

    7. Minersville Campground

    3 Reviews
    Weaverville, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 623-2121

    $22 - $60 / night

    "Nice, small campground near the edge of Trinity Lake. Approximately 8 campsites can be reserved and 8 are available on a first come, first serve basis."

    "Since last night when we setup in site #1, we have maintained 3 bars of Verizon service.  So, either a new tower, or perhaps just a different provider."

    8. Lakeshore East

    2 Reviews
    Sugarloaf, CA
    18 miles
    Website

    $30 - $100 / night

    "All sites have a nice picnic table and fire pit. Lots of water spigots throughout the campground but they don't have threads to allow a hose to hookup."

    "Drive in and group camp spots with some sites right off the lake (though some spots had rocky beaches). Pretty views of the lake! Bathrooms, trash, and yurts available."

    9. Antlers RV Park and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-2322

    "It has all the amenities one could expect from a typical RV park, full hookups, wifi, cable, showers, laundry, etc. There's a cell tower on the way in to the campground."

    "I say that only because it was 4th of July weekend and there was a dirty bunch around us. But even with that the park crew was great and did the best to keep things up as much as they could."

    10. Trinity Lake KOA Holiday

    7 Reviews
    Trinity Center, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 266-3337

    "Campers were respectful of quiet hours and staff was mostly courteous. They charge for everything including an early check-in fee when we had to move sites due to reservation conflicts."

    "I highly recommend getting a spot near the tents and exit to the river road if you are towing a trailer.  We were on the end of Raccoon Rd and it was fantastic. "

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Glamping Reviews near Whiskeytown, CA

139 Reviews of 36 Whiskeytown Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Mary Smith Campground

    Tent camping on Lewiston Lake

    We had the campground to ourselves as they hadn’t put up the glamping tents yet. We set our tents up on the platforms and had a great view of the lake and trinity alps in the distance. Birds and frogs were in abundance. The lake was too cold for swimming and the fish were hanging out in deep water so no swimming or successful fishing. This campground is hilly and one must pack gear down or up to one’s spot which was a pain but once settled it was a fun and relaxing time, pre-season.

  • Mark J.
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Mt Shasta KOA

    For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens. Within walking distance of good restaurants. RV sites look level and large with trees near most. There is a train occasionally at night that can be annoying. 

    I recommend Mt Shasta KOA.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Bailey Canyon Campground

    Great lakeside camping

    Stayed here for 4 days. Huge campsite with view of the lake, room for a few tents and a hammock. Fire pit. Can collect dead wood for the fire. Swimming, fishing and boating. Caught bass and catfish. Watched Osprey diving for fish in the early morn right from my campsite.Bald eagles, Herons and Hawks were also a joy to watch. Kids enjoyed swimming catching frogs, turtles and baby catfish with their hands. Poison oak is cleared from around the campsite but need to use care off trail. Nice short trail to Fir Cove. Very much enjoyed our time. Only downside was the heat.

  • J
    Sep. 6, 2018

    East Fork Campground

    Secluded Campground

    Nice little campground right next to a pretty river.  When I stayed I was the only one at the campground.  The sites are near the road but it seemed to have light usage and I never heard cars in the night.  

    No running water (unless you filter from the river) and no trash services, just a pit toilet.

    This campground is a great place to stay before heading into the Trinity Alps.  A 20 minute drive on a dirt road leads to the China Gultch Trailhead, a popular trail leading to Grizzly Lake.

    I would definitely recommend this site to anyone headed into the Alps.

  • DirtyMountainBoy A.
    May. 16, 2021

    Philpot Campground

    Beautiful Trinity County

    This rustic campsite is just a few miles off of Highway 36 located off of Rattlesnake Road near Trinity Pines.There’s no power no running water they do have bathrooms and a creek runs through the campsite it’s a very beautiful place with lush green forest all around!

  • Brittney  K.
    Aug. 14, 2020

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Great campsites, horrific bathrooms

    We stayed for a week and our campsite was great. Lots of trees for shade, solid fire ring, polite staff. This is a great location for exploring the Mount Shasta area. However, KOA prides itself as a brand who delivers clean bathrooms and these were horrific. Each time was an horrifying adventure with either muddy dirt strewn floors, giant hair clumps, full toilets, etc. There were the cheapest plastic shower curtains that mostly resembled Saran Wrap which led to the water on the floor issue. There was only 1 stool in 1 shower so everyone else put your stuff on the filthy floor or use the 1 hook to hold your towel, yesterday’s clothes, today’s new clothes and your toiletries. I never felt clean leaving that bathroom which made the week stay more arduous than necessary. There was a woman who we saw cleaning the bathroom twice a day and it was the only bathroom for a rather large and busy campsite. Coming from other KOA which are cleaned every hour this was an adjustment.

  • W
    Jul. 6, 2021

    Trinity Lake KOA Holiday

    Trinity lake KOA

    Stayed here over the 4th of July weekend. Campers were respectful of quiet hours and staff was mostly courteous. They charge for everything including an early check-in fee when we had to move sites due to reservation conflicts. Lots of children and some camp sites are on top of each other. The water was low so fishing was difficult to find. Great for families with young children and those hoping for entertainment for kids. Not great if you are looking for space and quiet.

  • P
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Minersville Campground

    Nice lake-side camping

    Nice, small campground near the edge of Trinity Lake. Approximately 8 campsites can be reserved and 8 are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are no showers available, but there are showers at the nearby Bushytail campground up the road. Site 1 is the only site with electric hookups. The nearby lakeshore is quite muddy (depending upon water level), but provides great fishing and boating opportunities. A nice trail runs along the campground. There is no wifi or cellular coverage. Booking the site was a little confusing because the website noted "dry camping" - we did not know what to expect based on this description. However, there IS running drinking water and bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks on-site. Advise picking up firewood before arrival. There is no firewood available for purchase on-site. However, you are able to gather available wood. There is also a small store which sells firewood 10-15 minutes away  (Pinewood Cove).

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Hayden Flat Campground

    Good for a quick stop

    Camped here on a Monday night and no one stopped in. Love it when that happens. Clean bathrooms and running water


Guide to Whiskeytown

Glamping opportunities near Whiskeytown, California combine convenience and comfort in a region known for its diverse terrain. The area sits within the Klamath Mountain range at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 feet, creating varied camping microclimates. Water levels at nearby Trinity and Lewiston Lakes fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline access and water activities at many glamping sites.

What to do

Paddleboarding on Lewiston Lake: Crystal Creek Primitive Campground offers access to quieter waters. "We took tubes out and laid in the water and soaked up the sun, it was so nice. It's especially so calming because there isn't a million boats on the lake partying and such it's just quiet and calm water," notes one visitor at Mary Smith Campground.

Hiking nearby trails: Several paths connect directly to campsites. "Great little hiking trail steps from our site. Easy access to the water for some swimming," writes a camper who stayed at Mary Smith Campground mid-week.

Wildlife observation: Early morning provides the best wildlife viewing opportunities. "About 3am something woke me up sniffing around my hammock. I was not able to see it without moving, but it bumped me and was large enough to make the hammock sway," reports one camper at Crystal Creek Primitive Campground.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many glamping sites maintain high standards. "Very clean campground with nice views of Lewiston Lake," notes one visitor about the area's comfort amenities. Another camper at Trinity Lake KOA Holiday mentions, "Clean bathrooms/showers. The staff was friendly and helpful. Good size campsites."

Proximity to water: Sites with water access rank highly. "We had the campground to ourselves as they hadn't put up the glamping tents yet. We set our tents up on the platforms and had a great view of the lake and trinity alps in the distance," writes a camper about pre-season conditions.

Quiet weekday stays: Mid-week offers a more peaceful experience. A visitor at Lakeshore East shared, "We stayed 2 nights in late October and were the only campers beside the host," highlighting the seasonal tranquility available.

What you should know

Bear activity: Wildlife encounters require proper food storage. "It was very evident in the morning when the cans would be knocked over and rummaged through. It could be easily solved with some bear-proof trash cans," notes a camper who spent four weeks at Antlers RV Park and Campground.

Seasonal water levels: Lake access changes throughout the year. "Lake Shasta was really low so we didn't attempt to scramble down to the water," reports a visitor at Lakeshore East during late October.

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly between sites. One camper at Trinity Lake KOA Holiday mentions, "There was no cell service. Correction to Dyrt description, wireless is only available at the KOA store."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and activities: Kid-friendly amenities make family glamping more enjoyable. A visitor at Lakeview Terrace Resort appreciated that "The jungle gym for the kids was sweet and a cool tree house… the kids loved it but it was a lil pricey."

Swimming options: Trinity Lake KOA Holiday offers "a small pool but nice" according to a regular visitor who has returned annually for ten years.

Noise considerations: Weekend crowding affects the atmosphere. "Trinity lake KOA campground can get noisy on the weekends with dirt bikes etc driving around. Great for kids. Lot's to do," observes a repeat visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Positioning matters for towed vehicles. One RVer at Trinity Lake KOA Holiday recommends, "I highly recommend getting a spot near the tents and exit to the river road if you are towing a trailer. We were on the end of Raccoon Rd and it was fantastic."

Hookup availability: Boulder Creek RV Redding offers full amenities. "Excellent Verizon signal. Very clean. The only negative was it appeared to be many long term residents," notes a visitor regarding the more developed glamping options.

Early check-in policies: Some sites charge for early arrival. "They have a later check in (3pm) but will allow early check in for $25," mentions a camper about arrival timing at Trinity Lake KOA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Whiskeytown, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Whiskeytown, CA is Mountain Gate RV Park with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.

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