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Cooper Gulch Campground

Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on Trinity Dam Boulevard, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water’s edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes. There are 5 paved campsites, furnished with a table and fire ring, paved wheelchair accessible and one vault restroom. The Cooper Gulch Day Use Area has 5 parking spaces for people to fish and/or to hike on the Baker Gulch Trail.

Reservations

Reservations available for sites May 16 - September 11, 2025.

General Information

Site is managed by the Shasta Recreation Company which was recently purchased by Vista. More site information.

This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Apr 1 - Oct. 31

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night

$27 per day
$8 per day per extra vehicle

In a developed recreation site dogs need to be on a 6ft or shorter leash.

Contact Name: Shasta Recreation Company

Contact Phone: (530) 275-8113

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.74592569

Longitude: -122.8042848

Directions

From Weaverville, take State Route 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 2.5 miles. Then right on Cooper Gulch exit.

 

From Redding, take State Route 299 for 33 miles then turn right on Trinity Dam Blvd. Drive 13 miles on Trinity Dam Blvd until you see the campground sign and entrance on the right. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

Baker Gulch Trail is accessible from the Coopers Gulch Day Use Area parking. 

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Boating - Motorized Info

Speed limit on Lewiston Lake is 10 miles per hour. 

Boat launch is at Pine Cove Boat Ramp. 

Last updated August 5th, 2025