Recreational Activities
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers recreation enthusiast unparalleled opportunities to pursue a wide variety of outdoor interests. Here you will find information on wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, national scenic byways, trails, streams, lakes and reservoirs for water sports and fishing, a variety of landscapes for hunting, trail and road systems for hiking, running, horseback riding and mountain biking, off-highway vehicle areas, snowmobile play, campgrounds, picnic areas, historic sites and lookout and cabin rentals just to name a few of the attractions.
You will also find a very supportive infrastructure of private services in and around the forest. Tourism is a way of life here in the far reaches of Northern California and the Shasta-Trinity touts the best of the best.
The following information is categorized by type of recreation and some of
the links (marked with an *) are to Recreation Opportunity Guides
(ROGs) which are in Adobe Acrobat format (get Adobe Reader).
Some of these documents are rather large and may take a few minutes to appear, depending on your
connection speed to the Internet.
To access the full listing of our recreation guides, please go to our Recreation Opportunity Guide page.
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The Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area (Chappie-Shasta) is
co-managed by the Redding Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office,
the USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (NRA),
and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). The area also includes a
large amount of interspersed private land.
Important Current Conditions:
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Work: Helimulching at
Chappie-Shasta OHV Area - November 18 USDA - Forest Service -
Order 14-08-13 (1.4 Mb) - Motion Fire area near Shasta Dam. Please see Forest Order for the specific closure location.
USDI - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) -
OHV Area Will Be Closed For Fire Restoration - August 20Area Description
Just 10 miles northwest of Redding, the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway area
offers 200 miles of roads and trails over 52,000 acres for off-road
enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with
a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern
portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote
northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and
the Trinity Alps.
For more information on the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area:
Chappie-Shasta OHV Area
(BLM)
Maps and Brochures (BLM)
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The 42 campgrounds across the Shasta-Trinity reflect the diversity of the forest landscape – everything from lake or riverside campgrounds to more remote mountain settings and primitive accommodations with just a picnic table and fire ring.
Obtain a campfire permit
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We have a rich archeological heritage on this forest.
Rentals of the lookouts can be done at
www.recreation.gov
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Lakes, Rivers and Streams on your Forest provide excellent opportunities for every type of angling enthusiast. Fishing opportunities are numerous and await anyone willing to make an effort to seek them out.
Visit the forest fishing website
Fishing at Shasta Lake*
Fishing Guide*(Weaverville & Big Bar areas)
Alpine Lakes of the Trinity Divide*(Mt. Shasta area)
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With the exception of state game refuges, most of the forest is open
to hunting. Information on seasons, licenses and restrictions is
available from the California
Department of Fish and Game. Game species
found on the forest include: Black Tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn
Antelope, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl, Wild Pig and Black Bear.
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Hunting Opportunities*(Big Bar area)
- Forest Rules You Need to Know*
has the following information on acts prohibited regarding the use of
firearms:
Firearms
Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging property: (1) in or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area, or (2) across or on a Forest development road, or a body or water adjacent thereto, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. (261.10d).
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Looking for a great place to get away? The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has just what you're looking for with several fire lookout stations and historic cabins available for rent. Varying from rustic rentals to the more modernized, these facilities provide the perfect location for families or friends at an affordable price with spectacular views. Get into the great outdoors today with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Rentals of the lookouts can be done at
www.recreation.gov
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With more than 4,000 miles of roads and trails, the Shasta-Trinity is a mountain biking paradise.
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The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is a great place to explore and enjoy. But, sometimes it is easy to forget that the forest is a wildland and can be dangerous. Safety is an important part of any forest visit.
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*Brochures for the Trinity and Trinity Heritage Scenic Byways can be
requested though the Weaverville Ranger Station: 530-623-2121.
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Hikers, backpackers and horseback riders will find over 460 miles of trails to explore. They range from wide trails with easy grades suitable for sneaker travel to rough rocky steep grades demanding sturdy footwear and endurance.
Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Condition Report
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Wilderness areas are special places where nature is the land manager and natural forces operate freely. They offer excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in a primitive and completely undeveloped setting.
Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Condition Report
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. With a little luck, persistence and patience can result in unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Watchable Wildlife areas include the Sven-Olbertson Side Channel,
Trinity Dam Overlook and Pine Cove on Lewiston Lake.
On Shasta Lake, the Waters Gulch Trail near Packers Bay also offers
good wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Documents on this page are in Adobe Acrobat format (get
Adobe Reader).
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