Mary Smith Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 72.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.7318, -122.8072
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Mary Smith campground is located off of County Road 105, two miles north of the town of Lewiston. This campground offers excellent fishing and tent camping. Mary Smith was picked as one of California's prettiest lake campgrounds. Except for a large cluster of sites at campground entrance (sites 2-9), all campsites are walk-in and clustered in small groups. The campsites are tucked into a lush riparian environment of conifers and deciduous trees, a thick middlestory, and ample wildflowers. Privacy between campsites ranges from fair to outstanding. Each site has a view of the lake and Trinity Alps. There are 17 walk-in camp sites, with a fireplace and picnic table. No trailers allowed. There are both flush and vault restrooms. Glamping Tents are also available.
From the USFS.
Is Mary Smith Campground free?
No. Mary Smith Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Mary Smith Campground?
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 3/4 mile. Then right on Lewiston Vista/Mary Smith exit. Campground is 1/4 mile from exit.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
