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30 campsites
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Learn more about alerts →Winter weekday paddlers and birders who want a kitchen, linens, and a fire ring without pitching a tent. The Loxahatchee River launch is steps away, alligators included at no extra charge. Book well ahead; these fill fast once the snowbirds start planning.
Cabin 11 gets flagged for thin privacy, pets can't come, and there's no Wi-Fi in the units. Summer heat and mosquitoes make the pine canopy feel more like a sauna. Weekenders who need a single night will hit the two-night minimum wall.
Context for the broader area surrounding Cabin Loop, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Recreation at Trinity Lake (Clair Engle Lake) is managed by the U. S. Forest Service under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Northern California Area Office, Redding, California. The reservoir is part of the Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreation Area. A snowmelt reservoir at the 2,387-foot elevation, Trinity Lake was created by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10196.htm">Trinity Dam</a> which crosses the Trinity River. The lake is part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/shasta.html">Shasta/Trinity River Divisions, Central Valley Project</a>. Recreating public are accommodated with approximately 26 square miles (16,500 acres) of surface water area and 145 miles of shoreline. Cold and warm water fishing opportunities include kokanee salmon, three trout species include German brown, rainbow, and eastern brook and largemouth and smallmouth bass. Some of the best bass fishing west of the Mississippi exist, some 4 to 5 pound bass (1-pound average) have been taken, plus the largest smallmouth bass caught in California. Best summer method is deep trolling. In the winter, shoreline fishing with bait is the best method.
Located 18 miles north-east of Weaverville in Trinity County, the lake can be accessed via State Highway 299W and California Highway 3.
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Winter through early spring delivers the most comfortable cabin stays, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F, cooler nights in the 50s–60s°F, and far fewer mosquitoes. Late fall offers similar conditions with lower humidity and thinner crowds once summer visitors leave. Summer is hot, humid, and buggy with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, though the pine canopy provides some shade relief. Cabin availability tightens on winter weekends as visitors escape colder climates; weekdays are easier to book year-round.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Individual rental cabins are furnished with a full kitchen (microwave, refrigerator, cooktop), supplied bed and bath linens, and dinnerware/utensils. Each cabin has an outdoor picnic table and a fire ring; cabins include a full private bathroom.
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