Shasta–Trinity National Forest
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest is a federally designated forest in northern California, United States. Its home town is Weaverville. This is a site of the United States Department of Agriculture.
A national forest inside Weaverville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–95°, and about 85 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Weaverville
Shasta–Trinity National Forest is inside Weaverville, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May and Oct
May and October are the mild months, with highs of 74–76°. When to go ↓
Established in 1954
Shasta–Trinity National Forest dates from 1954 and is run by United States Department of Agriculture. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Every month near Shasta–Trinity National Forest is set out below.
Shasta–Trinity National Forest
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest is a federally designated forest in northern California, United States. It is the largest National Forest in California and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The 3,454-square-mile (8,945.5-square-kilometer) forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles (10,103 km) of streams and rivers. Major features include Shasta Lake, the largest man-made lake in California and Mount Shasta, elevation 14,179 feet (4,322 m).
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest offers a wide range of recreational activities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, downhill skiing and riding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
- Type
- National forest
- Established
- 1954
- Run by
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Lodging near Shasta–Trinity National Forest
Lodging nearby is in Weaverville (9) and Lewiston (14), and Redding has the most rooms in the area (63).
Douglas City
1,060 people · 20% vacation homes
6 mi south of Shasta–Trinity National Forest
Redding
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
94,092 people
32 mi east of Shasta–Trinity National Forest
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Shasta–Trinity National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville | in town | — | 9 1 hotel · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,018 | $339K |
| Lewiston | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,020 | $310K |
| Douglas City 20% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,060 | $334K |
| Hayfork | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,537 | $337K |
| Junction City | 8 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 1,190 | $283K |
| Trinity Center 56% vacation homes | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 414 | $344K |
| Coffee Creek 27% vacation homes | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins | 280 | $373K |
| Shasta | 26 mi east | 40 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,387 | $396K |
| Redding | 32 mi east | 50 min | 63 36 hotels · 12 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 94,092 | $382K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Shasta–Trinity National Forest
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw61 mi MountainMount Shasta
1in town MuseumWeaverville Joss House State Historic Park
70 mi WaterfallBurney Falls
61 mi State parkHumboldt Redwoods State Park
50 mi WaterfallMossbrae Falls
221 mi National Recreation AreaWhiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area764K visitors a year63 mi Zoo & aquariumSequoia Park Zoo
31 mi MuseumTurtle Bay Exploration ParkPhoto credits
Mount Shasta: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Burney Falls: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Jason Sturner, CC BY 2.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area: RoyalMayfair, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Turtle Bay Exploration Park: DimiTalen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Shasta–Trinity National Forest: the answers
Is Shasta–Trinity National Forest in Weaverville?
Yes. It’s inside Weaverville, CA.
When is the best time to visit Shasta–Trinity National Forest?
May and October, with highs of 74–76°.
What is the closest airport to Shasta–Trinity National Forest?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 158 miles.
Where should I stay near Shasta–Trinity National Forest?
Lewiston (7 mi, 14 places to stay), Weaverville (in town, 9 places to stay) and Douglas City (6 mi, 3 places to stay).
Notes from people in Weaverville
Start the conversation in Weaverville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.