Cooper Gulch Campground
Cooper Gulch Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.74593, -122.80429
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)275-8113
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cooper Gulch Campground
Overview Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water's edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes. Recreation The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Pine Cove boat ramp is within 4 miles, and Fairview launching area on Trinity Lake is 9 miles north. Motorized boats are limited to ten miles per hour. Rainbow trout are abundant, and brown and brook trout are common. This is a good lake for a float tube and excellent fly fishing. The area offers wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities. Facilities There are five paved campsites, furnished with a table and fire ring. The Cooper Gulch day use area has five parking spaces for people to fish and/or to hike on the Baker Gulch Trail. Natural Features The campsites are tucked into a mixed forest of conifer and deciduous trees, surrounded by abundant wildflowers. Every site offers a view of Lewiston Lake. Lewiston Lake is about 5 miles long, about 70 feet deep, and sits at an elevation of 1,902 feet in elevation. It is a favorite among anglers and paddlers. Nearby Attractions The campground is located 3 miles from the historic town of Lewiston, California.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 6.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 148 designated routes (156 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Gulch Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mary Smith Cg-F | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Mary Smith Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Tunnel Rock Cg-F | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Ackerman Campground | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Ackerman Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.