Preacher Meadow (CA)
Trinity Center, California · 2,949 ft · In Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Wildfire 38 mi SE: Blue, 38 acres
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,949 ft (899 m)2,949 ft899 m
Sites45
Preacher Meadow (CA) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- Standard NonelectricStandard · up to 8 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Preacher Meadow (CA): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny83°51°
- ThuSunny85°50°
- FriSunny87°49°
- SatSunny82°48°
- SunSunny76°42°
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
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