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Fawn Campground in California
Hard to BookNational Forest

Fawn Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Fawn Campground is a campground in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California with 2 campsites. Fawn Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Fawn Campground is located at 40.8444ยฐ N, 122.8433ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
100

Fawn Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

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  • Taxes apply

Published by Recreation.gov for Fawn Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Fawn Campground

  • Group 2

What an RV fits

  • 45 ft2 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Fawn Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
001BGroup10045 ft
001CGroup10045 ft

About Fawn Campground

Overview

Located on the Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake, Fawn Group Campground is the most popular group site in the area. Well-shaded by oaks, Douglas firs and pines, this campground provides direct lake access and is conveniently located near other recreational sites.

Recreation

A boat ramp and marina are 1 mile away. Nearby Stoney Creek Swim Area is popular spot, offering a beach and picnic area.

Popular activities include lakeside camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and other watersports.

Facilities

Each group loop is equipped with bear-proof food lockers, several tables and group fire grills. Each loop contains 19 separate campsites with their own tables and grills.

Loop B and Loop C accommodate up to 100 people each. The unpaved spurs will handle tents and RVs between 30-40 feet. The campground roads are paved.

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

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.

Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is only a 20 minute drive from the campground. This former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided walking tours.

Rules and notices at Fawn Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Fawn Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Due to bears in the area, all food must be kept in approved containers

Click here for further information on this campground

Click here for more information about Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check out time 12 P.M.

No Amplified Sound!

Fawn Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Fawn Campground?

Fawn Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Fawn Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Fawn Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Fawn Campground have?

Fawn Campground has 2 campsites.

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