Ackerman Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California

Overlanding score
60/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

picnic tablefire ringgrillboat rampfishingtrail

About Ackerman Campground

Overview

Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that's a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

The campground is open year-round for walk-ins. Reservations are accepted May 21st through September 10th.Recreation

The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Lewiston Lake is 610 acres and offers good fishing for kokanee salmon, as well as

rainbow, brown and brook trout.

There are two accessible boat ramps near this facility. Fairview boat ramp access to Trinity Lake is 3 miles north and Pine Cove boat ramp access to Lewiston Lake

is 2 miles south. Motorized boats are limited up to 10 miles per hour.

Lewiston Lake is a popular destination for kayakers. Hikers can enjoy the 2-mile North Lakeshore Trail.Facilities

Source: Recreation.gov

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