Camp ObserverMary Smith Campground
Camp site features
Across 18 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 18 sites
- Pets allowed: all 18 sites
- ADA accessible: 1 of 18 sites
- 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 Highway 3 north for 7 miles. Turn right on Rush Creek Road for 9 miles. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd for 3/4 mile. Turn right on Lewiston Vista/Mary Smith exit. Campground is 1/4 mile from exit on County Road 105, 2 miles north of Lewiston.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.
Reviews
Kris T
Loop:Tent Glamping Units
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful campground! The camp host, Tara, is wonderful!
gigi w
Loop:Mary Smith Campground
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Reviewed 2 months ago
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The campground and restroom facilities were very good and well maintained. One concern was that the camp hosts were not readily available, making it difficult to determine who was registered to be camping in the area or to seek assistance when needed. Additionally, there was no cell phone reception, which made communication difficult, especially in the event of an emergency.
I would also recommend posting signage at the water stations indicating that dishes should not be washed there so the water remains available and sanitary for all campers. A shower facility would be a welcome addition, particularly for families and campers staying multiple nights. Finally, adding a trash or waste container in a central location within the campground would improve convenience and help keep the area clean.
Laura L
Loop:Mary Smith Campground
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Reviewed 3 months ago
We enjoyed our camp. We stayed at site 14. It was pretty small but we managed to just fit our 10 person tent and a folding table. It is up two sets of stairs so be wary you’ll have to lug everything up to the site and it’s pretty close to the neighboring sites. It includes its own water spigot, fire ring with removable grille, separate bbq and a broken picnic table. We had deer visit us in the mornings and evenings to graze, they got so close! The closest bathroom didn’t have a sink just FYI and at one point ran out of toilet paper. There’s a small path near the site that goes down to the lake to give a nice view, not large enough to brings chairs or anything, just a viewpoint. The camp and lake were pretty quiet, even for Memorial Day weekend. I never saw more than 3 people on the lake at a time.
Brad G
Loop:Mary Smith Campground
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Reviewed 8 months ago
The location is a gem all by itself giving an experience of feeling deep in the woods while still right off an easily accessible road. On top of that, the camp was clean, quiet, and felt very secluded given the few campsites against a giant lake to explore. The camp guide was super friendly and helpful.
April T
Loop:Mary Smith Campground
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Reviewed 10 months ago
We usually go here for our annual family camp trip.
Eric R
Loop:Tent Glamping Units
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Reviewed a year ago
Great hosts, great sites
