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Fall weekends suit families or ATV riders who want electric hookups, shaded level sites, and on-site kayak rentals on former strip-pit lakes, all about 10 miles off I-70.
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Learn more about alerts →Fall weekends suit families or ATV riders who want electric hookups, shaded level sites, and on-site kayak rentals on former strip-pit lakes, all about 10 miles off I-70.
Pets are a firm no, and anglers expecting quality fishing will likely leave disappointed, as reviews flag it as inconsistent at best.
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Context for the broader area surrounding Finger Lakes State Park Campground, 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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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs run mid-50s to low 70s°F, nights drop to 35–50°F, and the hardwoods turn vivid colors. Heat and bugs are mostly gone, making hiking and ATV riding more pleasant. The park stays open year-round, but bathhouses and water shut down after late October. Spring and summer work fine, but expect ticks in peak season and thick, grabby clay on trails after rain. Winter camping is possible, though amenities are limited.
Fall cited as the best season: mid‑50s to low‑70s, vivid hardwood colors and fewer bugs.
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