If you want privacy at an easy to access campground, this place is good for that. Some will complain about the bathrooms and lack of water. I also read a review complaining about the $16 fee. I am not aware of any other campground costing less than $20 per night. If you visit, check out Lewiston and have a meal at the Lewiston Hotel. Really fun.
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What campers say
Ackerman Campground offers roomy, well-spaced sites with easy access to the river or lake for fishing and paddling. Camp hosts are frequently described as friendly and attentive, and restrooms are generally clean with flush toilets noted. Expect no hookups and largely off-grid conditions. Tradeoffs include limited privacy on some sites near the road, and seasonal variability in services - potable water and waste servicing have been reported unavailable or irregular in the offseason, and trash cans may not be wildlife-proof. Good for quiet riverside camping in warm months; check current amenities before arrival.
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📖 About This Campground
Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that's a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins. Reservations are accepted May 21st through September 10th.
This campground can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 40 feet. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. The parking spurs are either grass or gravel.
The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Lewiston Lake is 610 acres and offers good fishing for kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow, brown and brook trout. There are two accessible boat ramps near this facility. Fairview boat ramp access to Trinity Lake is 3 miles north and Pine Cove boat ramp access to Lewiston Lake is 2 miles south. Motorized boats are limited up to 10 miles per hour. Lewiston Lake is a popular destination for kayakers. Hikers can enjoy the 2-mile North Lakeshore Trail.