Trinity Lake National Recreation Area (Trinity Center )

The Trinity Center Public Boat Ramp provides access to Trinity Lake, a large reservoir in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Located along State Route 3 near the north end of the lake, this ramp offers four launching lanes for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. Parking passes are available on-site.

Trinity Lake is part of the Trinity Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, known for its diverse recreation opportunities. The lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service under an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Nearby campgrounds include Ridgeville Island Boat-In Campground and the reservable ALPINE VIEW CAMPGROUND, both within 10 miles. Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the ramp's accessibility may be affected by the lake's water level drawdown.

The Trinity Unit, comprised of Trinity and Lewiston Lakes, is one of three units that comprise the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. It was established by Congress in 1965. These areas are recognized for their unique and varied recreation potential. The Trinity Unit and the Trinity Lake Boating Safety maps are available in our offices at no charge. For information on...

The Trinity Unit, comprised of Trinity and Lewiston Lakes, is one of three units that comprise the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. It was established by Congress in 1965. These areas are recognized for their unique and varied recreation potential. The Trinity Unit and the Trinity Lake Boating Safety maps are available in our offices at no charge. For information on obtaining the Shasta-Trinity National Forest map as well as many other National Forest maps, please browse to the Maps & Brochures page. Trinity and Lewiston Lakes form the core of the Trinity Unit where water oriented sports such as fishing, water-skiing and houseboating dominate the recreation spotlight. For the adventurous, however, there are many other activities, such as; wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, automobile touring, photography, and picnicking.

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