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 At A Glance

Trinity Lake

  • City: Trinity Center
  • Jurisdiction: USDA Forest Service
  • Elevation: 2370
  • Terrain: shoreline rugged, densely forested, pine, cedar and oak trees
  • Surface Acreage: 16,000
  • Shoreline: 145 mi., 20 mi. long
  • Public Boat Ramps: 6 (most marinas have private launches)

    • Regulations

  • Camping outside of a developed campground is permitted on the Trinity Unit, check with Forest Service personnel.
  • Use grills, stoves or fire rings that are provided. Campfire permits are not required at developed sites; however, they are required elsewhere.
  • Campsites must be occupied the first night and cannot be unoccupied for more than 24 hours. "Saving" campsites is not permitted.
  • Firearms may not be discharged within 150 yards of residences, buildings, developed recreation sites, across roads or bodies of water.
  • The gathering of down wood for campfires is allowed. No permit is necessary. However, if you intend to take wood home with you, a personal use firewood permit is required. Contact the nearest ranger station for details.
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • The limit of stay at most campgrounds is 14 consecutive days.
  • Motorized vehicles must stay on established roads. Off-road travel is prohibited.

    • Boating Requirements

    • All vessels must be operated in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
    • Any boat designed or converted for overnight occupancy requires a houseboat permit from the Forest Service. Temporary permits are good for 30 days per year.
    • Do not waterski within 200 feet of swimmers.
    • Do not move or destroy hazard buoys. They mark some submerged obstacles.

    Notes

  • The water level of Trinity Lake can fluctuate as much as two or three feet per day during times of heavy rains.
  • Watch for unmarked hazards and floating debris.
  • Most campgrounds have developed water systems. Since surface waters can easily be contaminated when camping at a site without a developed system, treatment of water, such as boiling for five minutes or using a water purification filter, is advised.
  • The Trinity Dam was completed in 1961 and is one of the highest earth-fill dams in the world.
  • Trinity Lake is the third largest man-made lake in California.