Preacher Meadow (CA)
Preacher Meadow (CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.96313, -122.73046
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Preacher Meadow (CA)
Overview Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is a horse camp and very primitive. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Recreation Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. There are multiple hiking trails and rivers making it the perfect destination for exploration. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Different Species of fish in Trinity Lake include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, catfish, kokanee salmon, Chinook salmon. Bass fishing – dredger piles near the head of the lake is the most promising locations. Fishing near the shoreline during spring (March-June) is best. Trout fishing – found year-round throughout the lake but best during spring where they can be found nearly anywhere. During the summer months trout tend to stay near the mouths of the major tributaries. Fa
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Campora · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 184 designated routes (268 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preacher Meadow Cg-F | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Preacher Meadow Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Trinity Lake KOA Holiday | RV park | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Jackass Springs Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Jackass Spring Cg-F | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Squirrel Flat | National forest camping area | 5.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.