Campsite #15 at Mary Smith Campground, CA

Make a Reservation
$30

Tent Site #15

2 reviews
Walk-In 8 people
1 unknown
15
7/13
7/25
Campsite #15 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (2)

2.0 out of 5

5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
50%
1 star
0%

@JeffA9550709 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #15
Tons of mosquitos and yellow jackets. Lots of dead trees and toxic algae bloom in lake. No potable water in September. Over all, probably wont go back. Might be nicer earlier in the year.
@EricaJ152 · Camped on Jun 30, 2020 at Campsite #15
Pretty & shaded small campground with 2 vault bathrooms (no sink) and wo/men flush bathrooms (stalls&sinks) in the main area, and plenty of water spigots. Host Darlene was very helpful and friendly. No food lockers; store all food/scented toiletries in boxes in your car. No parking spurs but very short haul to sites. All sites are shaded. Most are secluded, #15 where we stayed and #14 would make a good tandem for 2-3 tents, possibly same for 16-17, 12-13... Small tent pads, could be flatter. I can tell they work hard to keep poison oak in check, but truly it keeps popping everywhere. We came for two nights, loved the setting and added a 3rd night as we moved to site #7 in the main area, less private and squirrels for visitors. Cooper Gulch is 1/2 mile away with a day use area and shaded beach for swimming. We also rented kayaks at Pine Cove a few minutes north on. Two good surprises involving mammals: no signs of racoons (or bears), but we saw a lone river otter swimming upstream. Reserve time to go up Trinity Dam Boulevard and see the dam and the Trinity Alps from the respective vista points. Worthy half-day trip with gorgeous views.

Campsite Photos and Videos

Map Settings
Reset
Satellite View
Satellite
Wildfires
Wildfires
National Forests
National Forests
National Parks
National Parks
Air Quality
Air Quality
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
Motor Vehicle Use Maps
OHV MVUM
Love's Travel Stop
Love's
D
Dump Stations
W
Water
LP
Propane
P
RV Parking
Walmart Supercenter
Super Walmart
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Bass Pro Shop
Bass Pro Shops
 
Rating:
Price*:
Length:
Amps:
Elev:
feet
Temp:
°F
Down:
Up:
*Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.