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U.S. Forest Service · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Preacher Meadow (Ca)

Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault restrooms and no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is a horse camp and very primitive. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.

Reservable45 sites
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Campsites

Standard, no hookups45
Total45

Amenities & rules

Pets allowed

Fees: Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option .

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

Preacher Meadow Campground is located 26 miles north of Weaverville . Going north on Hwy 3 follow for about 26 miles campground is on the left. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.