Camp ObserverCooper Gulch Campground
Camp site features
Across 5 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 5 sites
- Pets allowed: all 5 sites
- ADA accessible: all 5 sites
- Longest rig: 16 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
Fees
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations.
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded.
Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.
If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Weaverville, take Hwy 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 2.5 miles. Then right on Cooper Gulch exit.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.
Reviews
Noelle D
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
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Reviewed a month ago
Site 3 had no shade, it was miserable. The people at site 4 took over the day use area and were with the campers at site 5 that had a dog roaming without a leash that came at my dog that was leashed at my campsite. Due to this dog being unleashed, I was unable to enjoy the public day use area. I left a day early and was only reimbursement for the night I didn't stay when the whole trip, outside of paddleboarding, was awful. There's no cell service so you can't get ahold of anyone about the issues and there's no one on site to report it to, so it felt unsafe to address it with those at site 4 and 5.
David L
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The camp host was very accommodating in allowing us to switch our campsites to a first come first serve rather than have to move two or three times in order stay in one site for the entire visit we had planned
Bruce W
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Although we have been fortunate over the years to find a campsite at Cooper's Gulch when it was first come first serve, I like the reservation system. Even though we are almost local (1.5hr), it is nice to have multiple friends join us for the experience, and not "hope" the camps are occupied. Kayaking is a pleasure, the birds & wildlife are abundant. It would be nice if Campsite 4 was cleared to the water for a nice view like the rest. The little town of Lewiston is a step back in time. The lunch at the hotel was excellent. Prior stays we were pleased with the BBQ place above town. Weaverville is worth the drive.
Nancy K
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
The was no water at Cooper's Gulch when I was there. But, the fee was the same. Shame on you.
Site 4 is still labeled as a double site and it should not. It's a single site. Finally since the locals know the camp host never comes around I saw a couple from Hayfork stay 3 nights without paying. Two other couples also stayed without paying. I was at Cooper's Gulch 5 days and 4 nights. I saw the host once. He collected fees from the iron ranger but never came through the campground. Overall, I give the host a D.
Even with an absentee camp host an no water Cooper's Gulch is still a beautiful campground.
Mellissa B
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
Fantastic location and views :)
Paige R
Loop:Cooper Gulch Campground
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
We had a great time until a group of 30 people, who weren't camping, took over the picnic benches and whole area to get into the water. I feel like that area shouldn't be open to the public, but only to the people who are paying to camp. One of the reasons we chose this campsite was because there are only 5 sites and it sounded very secluded.
Otherwise it's a great spot and we really enjoyed it! Looking forward to our next visit!
