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Scott Mountain Campground

Current Conditions
Located on the Trinity Unit of the National Recreation Area. Dry camping only.

Scott Mountain campground offers 5 campsites, and one site can accommodate up to a 15-foot trailer. There is no piped water.

General Information

Open year round

Please stay out of the meadow to protect the diverse native plants.

No fees are required for this site

In a developed recreation site dogs need to be on a 6ft or shorter leash.

Weaverville Ranger Station is a green building with brick stairs into the front doors.

Address: 360 Main Street Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-2121
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.27460849

Longitude: -122.6981317

Elevation

5,400

Directions

From Weaverville, take State Route 3 north for 53.4 miles to the top of Scott Mountain summit. Campground is located on the highway to the left of the summit sign.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

ADA Benches are present. Bathrooms are accessed by a dirt path at a slight slope.

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

One picnic table per site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

No corral for pack stock.

Other Amenities

Fire rings at each site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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Viewing Plants Info

Meadow has beautiful endemic plants.

Backpacking Info

Pacific Crest Trail runs right through the campground. 

Day Hikes Info

Pacific Crest Trail runs right through the campground. 

Recreation Groups

Young boy with a backpack hiking down a dirt trail in the mountains with scattered large trees

The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails.  Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr

Last updated May 28, 2026