USDA Forest Service · California
Jackass Springs Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,572 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- JACKASS SPRING CG (NFSR 36N91) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Redding, CA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. This remote campground on the east side of Trinity Lake offers 10 campsites that can accommodate a trailer up to 32'. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 35° | 23° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 34° | 18° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 35° | 21° | 83° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 38° | 28° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 48° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 55° | 43° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 96° | 67° | 51° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 67° | 56° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 59° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 51° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 41° | 27° | 76° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 34° | 19° | 65° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 359 trails in Shasta-Trinity National Forest · All 27 trails in Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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