Picnicking
Come enjoy a scenic overlook at one of our many picnic areas along the Trintiy River, Shasta Lake, McCloud Falls, South Fork Trinity River, or immerse yourself in the woods at one of our forested picnic sites.
Wildlife Viewing Opportunities:
- Bald Eagles on Shasta, Trinity and Lewiston Lakes
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest Bird Checklist
- Guide to Common Birds of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Mammals of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Western Rattlesnake
- Wildlife Viewing on Lewiston Lake and the Trinity River
Wildflowers of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trees of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Search for Picnicking Opportunities
Antlers Public Boat Ramp
Site Closed
Located on the upper Sacramento River Arm adjacent to Antlers campground. The ramp has four launching lanes available until the lake level drawdown reaches 75 feet. At that time, the Antlers ramp…
Bailey Cove Day Use Area
Site Open
The Bailey Cove Day Use and Picnic area is located on the McCloud River Arm of Shasta Lake and has easy access on and off Interstate 5. To get there take the O'Brien/Shasta Caverns exit off…
Cedar Flat Picnic Area
Site Open
Beautiful river access to the Trinity River with four concrete picnic tables and a fire ring.
Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach
Site Closed
Located off of State Route 3 on the Stuart Fork arm of Trinity Lake. There is one group picnic site and several other single sites, all with a table and pedestal grill. The picnic area is next to the…
Cooper Gulch Day Use Area
Site Closed
Cooper Gulch Day Use area is located 19 mile east of Weaverville, 4 miles north of Lewiston on Lewiston Lake and is situated on the water's edge and is a favorite spot for anglers. This facility is…
Dekkas Rock Day Use Area
Site Open
The Dekkas Rock Day Use and Picnic area is located on Gilman Road about 11 miles east of Interstate 5 on Gilman Road between the Hirz Bay Campground and the Dekkas Rock Group Campground. This picnic…
Fishermans Point Day Use Area
Site Open
Fisherman's Point is a free Day Use and Picnic area located near Shasta Dam. Exit I-5 at Shasta Dam Boulevard. You will come to a four-way stop after you go through the City of Shasta Lake. Turn…
Gemmill Gulch Picnic Area
Site Open
Gemmill Gulch can be reached by following State Route 36 west for 5 miles. Turn north on County Road 302, Wildwood Road. Continue 6 miles to Gemmill Gulch Picnic Area.
Little Rock Picnic Area
Site Open
A short distance away, you have the South Fork of the Trinity River and the swimming is great! The South Fork of the Trinity River is one of the most scenic waterways in Northern California. A visit…
Lower Falls Picnic Area
Site Open
Description: Located on the Upper McCloud River about ½ mile below Fowlers Camp. There are nine picnic sites with tables and vault toilet. Drinking water available. No fee. Day use only. Parking…