Bushytail Campground, Redding, CA

Bushytail Campground is located in the Weaverville Ranger District, Shasta-Trinity National Forest (1 hr 12 min northwest of Redding, CA) with an elevation of 2,661 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 10 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $23.00 to $90.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.1 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		12%
3 star		9%
2 star		12%
1 star		6%

@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #5

The camp was nice except for fact the trash dumpsters were overflowing and spilling onto the ground and camp host didn't clean up and the stench was horrible, the wind blew the smell right into our campsite. Also, charging $5 for campers to take a shower is a rip off. Other than that the camp ground was nice and quiet. The lake is beautiful.

@MichelleZ25652 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #10

The campground was beautiful and very quiet. The site was well provisioned, with nice firepits, tables and space for small camper + car. Two negatives: 1) the showers, which cost $5, were cold with almost no water pressure. 2) in the site next to ours, a party with at least 12 people and 4 cars showed up, with 6-8 tents/hammocks spread out all over. They weren't too noisy, but their spread and so many people made it harder to enjoy our site, and they walked through our campsite to the bathroom regularly (instead of using the road). There's a reason for site limits and for group sites!

@EdwardP2635694 · Camped on May 21, 2024 at Campsite #8

After 3 yrs. campground has a Camp Host again. Camp Host thinks a leaf blower is needed to clean the sites and road, maybe a broom would be better. Also Camp Host thinks the shower is their personal space. Not the quiet campground it used to be.

@XinM6A2C2483F8 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #4

The campground is quite and sites are well spread out. The site is spacious (designed for RV drive through) and nicely shield by trees. No hot water for the shower at the time but a cold shower in a hot day was nice. Weaverville is 30 min away for supplies, firewood, Trinity County Brewing Co and Joss House State Historic Park. Of course ton of hiking in the nearby Trinity Alps and fishing in the lakes.

@KarenH5592205 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #3

This is the perfect campsite for a group. Its easy to get to the restroom, theres plenty of space to really spread out, and ample space in the bear lockers. We actually took two side-by-side spaces for our large group. I will say it was more fun to drive to a Local swimming hole, and also drive down to the river resort. This is not a place you want to just hang out at in terms of water activities. The lake is super low and you cant really do anything there unless you drive onto the hot dirt. That said the special swimming hole / resort areas were a 5-10 min drive away so no big deal. Theres no one else around you, so its super quiet at night.

@WesleyM4204681 · Camped on Jun 17, 2023 at Campsite #2

The group camp site was awesome. Power and water for two of the 4 sites. The group dining area was amazing. The campfire pit was also super well designed and placed. The campground stated it had hot showers available. This was not the case and I was not informed prior. Kind of a buzz kill.

@TomO6022779 · Camped on Jun 14, 2023 at Campsite #6

When we arrived the campground appeared to be closed, there was no camp host, which we counted on to buy firewood ("buy it where you burn it," I've been told). There was no hot water in the showers. The site (#6) was on a hillside that had such a slope that only one medium sized tent could be set up. The fire pit was on a concrete slab in the corner and positioned in such a way that only 1 or 2 camp chairs could be placed around it because of the campsite slope, other chairs were awkwardly placed. Just a poorly designed campsite in general. It should have also been clear in the campground/site description that there was no cell signal. (And not exactly related to the campground but still relevant in my mind, Trinity Lake was appalling low, like at least 50 feet so there was zero ability to really enjoy lakeside recreation.) I am certain I would not come back to this area.

@EdithBB3C515DE · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #8

Main trash dumpster was full to the brim with trash. We were at campsite #8 for four days. It was never emptied. The hot water for the public showers was not working. Campground 8 does not have a bear box. Trash around campsite should be removed, debris should at least be blown off thr paved area, fire pits cleaned and the camp site should be clean and usable for arriving campers.

@EdwardP2635694 · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

No hot water for shower 6/1/23. But who cares the campground is beautiful!

@EdwardP2635694 · Camped on May 22, 2023 at Campsite #4

One of the BEST Campgrounds in Northern California.

@Narasimha76218 · Camped on Sep 3, 2022 at Campsite #7

Camp Sites are pretty spread out. Restrooms are clean with flushable toilets and running water. You will also have access to hot showers for a small $5 fee (carry exact change). All campsites have a fire pit and a good sized bear proof locker. There is a general store on the water in the Marina (5mins away). Drive up to boat docking station and ask for directions. Highly Recommend this campsite.

@ChenH7436955 · Camped on Sep 1, 2022 at Campsite #11

Clean and well maintained site with shower, among the best we've been visited. Quite and peaceful throughout our stay. Tom is an accommodating host and always there to help. He rescued and saved our cat when she jumped and stuck 50 feet above on a pine tree. We can not thank enough of him.

@AvinashR123501 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #10

Awesome camping ground, our family enjoyed it very much. Bathrooms and showers are nice and clean. Campground is safe and secure.

@DAVIDJ6790409 · Camped on Jun 20, 2022 at Campsite #9

Campground with convenience and quiet

@ShelbyR3594512 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #6

Wonderful time, camp host was rad.

@youngink823 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #11

Very clean

@youngink902337 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #11

Very clean

@JacquelineA757 · Camped on Jul 19, 2021 at Campsite #4

Beautifully treed, paved, pull-through site, but...wasps had nested in the water ring and many ground nests nearby. No camp hosts as site has shifted to a "concierge service," overflowing trash cans (hello bears, nothing to see here), dirty bathrooms, and large group site next door made for less than desirable get-into-nature conditions.

@Jacquelin11331 · Camped on Jul 19, 2021 at Campsite #4

@marianela55961 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #5

Excellent spot! Quiet Spacious Clean Well maintained

@marianelab334 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #5

Excellent spot! Quiet Spacious Clean Well maintained

@SanchitaB20560 · Camped on Jun 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

We had booked site 1. The electricity hookup wasn't working. The showers were closed. No host in the campground. No one to address any issues.

@SanchitaB830 · Camped on Jun 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

We had booked site 1. The electricity hookup wasn't working. The showers were closed. No host in the campground. No one to address any issues.

@CharlesR156 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #11

Great site, saw deer and woodpeckers around. The campfire/bbq pit functioned to our needs. Water spigot at the site was a great benefit. Bring a flash light for the bathrooms.

@CharlesR973079 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #11

Great site, saw deer and woodpeckers around. The campfire/bbq pit functioned to our needs. Water spigot at the site was a great benefit. Bring a flash light for the bathrooms.

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