CAMP McCLOUD
Ah-Di-Na Campground
Description: Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water. The dirt access road from Lake McCloud is very rough and rocky. Low clearance vehicles, trailers, and RVs are not advised. 14 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations.
Features: This campground is situated on an historic site used by Native American tribes and various land owners over the years, including the families of Whittier, Fitzhugh, and William Randolph Hearst. Visitors can explore and identify the remains of several buildings, foundations, rock walls, and an orchard that still produces fruit. The Lower McCloud River is a world renown native trout fishery which makes this camp a favorite for anglers. California Fish and Game regulations for this section of river allow only the use of artificial lures with barbless hooks.
According to local lore the site's name is derived from the first two initials
of the first names of the three daughters of one of the previous owners.
It is pronounced “Ah-Dee-Naah”.
Algoma Campground
Description: Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee.
Features: Algoma is the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, a distance of 12 miles from Lower Falls. This area receives less traffic than the more popular McCloud River Loop, offering a quieter riverside camping experience.
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Blanche Lake Campground
Description: Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days.
Features: Blanche Lake Campground is a shady, secluded spot sitting on the banks of the tiny lake. The nearby Bullseye Lake is a great place for boating and fishing. The popular Medicine Lake is a short hike away, and you’ll also have access to great hiking and the Modoc Volcanic Sceninc Byway.
Camp 4 Campground
Description: At an elevation of 3700 feet, this is a group Campsite for parties ranging from 2-10. Vehicle access to Camp 4 is mostly on paved roads, but the last 1/4 mile is gravel. The facility can accommodate 10 vehicles and up to 30 guests, with a maximum of 10 tents plus 5 RV or motor homes. The campground has no water or electricity, but there are picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings provided, as well as trash collection-visitors are expected to bring their own trash bags. Water is available at the McCloud Ranger Station.
Features: Behind the group camp site the Camp 4 day use area is open to the public. Hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is NO camping allowed in this area. This group site is nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the Upper McCloud River, popular for its three stunning waterfalls.
Attention: Please do not dam up the river, it must flow to remain healthy.
Cattle Camp Campground
Description: At an elevation of 3700 feet, this is one of two developed campgrounds on the Upper McCloud River. There are 27 sites with tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and larger RV's or trailers. Double sites for large families or small groups. 14 day limit. $15 per night. No reservations.
Features: The Upper McCloud River is one of the primary attractions in the area. In addition to swimming and fishing, there is over 12 miles of river-side trail to explore.
Cattle Camp Swimming Hole/Day Use Area.
Attention: Please do not dam up the outflow of the swimming hole. Doing so could cause an algae bloom. No camping. Thank you.
Fowlers Camp Campground
Description: The most popular campground on the unit. Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3400 feet, it has 39 sites with tables, fire-rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and mid-sized RV's or trailers. 14 day limit. $15 per night. No reservations.
Features: This campground is situated near three waterfalls on the river, which adds to its popularity. The McCloud Falls vary in height from 15 to 50 feet. A river-side trail from the campground provides access to the falls. It is approximately three miles round trip to see all three. Swimming and fishing are other popular activities. This section of river has no special restrictions for fishing. The McCloud River Loop, a paved road approximately 10 miles in length provides access to the Middle Falls and Upper Falls parking lots and overlooks if you do not wish to hike the trail.
Harris Spring Campground
Description: This is an undeveloped camping area located approximately 15 miles north of Highway 89. There are about 15 user-created sites and a vault toilet. Bring your own drinking water. No fee.
Features: This is near the site of a historic guard station. The guard station, which is essentially a cabin, has been restored by the Forest Service, but is no longer part of the Lookouts and Cabins Rental Program. This camp is very popular with hunters in the fall hunting season.
Medicine Campground
Description: Medicine Campground has 22 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. One loop of the campground is close to the lake while the other is deeper among the trees. The campground has a 14 day limit.
Features: Medicine Campground is spread along the north shore of 640-acre Medicine Lake. As the crow flies, Medicine Lake is 42 miles northeast of Weed and 10 miles southwest of Lava Beds National Monument. Those who make the circuitous drive to Medicine Lake are rewarded with enjoyable boating, fishing, and hiking. A forest of pine and fir surrounds the lake, which is in the crater of a collapsed volcano. Medicine Campground is one of 4 at Medicine Lake.
Other campgrounds around the Medicine Lake area include: A.H. Hogue Campground, Hemlock Campground, and Headquarters Campground.
Panther Meadows Campground
Description: At 7,420 feet, it is the highest campground on the mountain. There are 15 sites, all within a short walk of your vehicle. Tables, fire-rings, and vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the creek water nearby. Trailers are not allowed at the campground. Garbage must be packed out. The campground has a 3 day limit.
Features: Visitors to the campground enjoy wonderful vistas of the surrounding area from the summit of nearby 7,900-foot Gray Butte. Lassen Peak, Castle Crags, and the Sacramento River are visible on clear days. There are two small sub-alpine heather meadows a short distance from the campground. Because of the fragile nature of the meadows, great care must be given by all who visit not to incur damage.
ATTENTION: In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Trout Creek Campground
Description: Trout Creek is one of the few sizable creeks on the McCloud Flats, and is a popular undeveloped camping area. Vault toilets are provided, but there are no tables at these dispersed sites. Bring your own drinking water.
Features: In recent years, the Forest Service has partnered with other agencies and organizations to restore this area to its traditional habitat with improvements to the hydrology of the creek bed and propagation of native species. There is a protective perimeter fence to keep out cattle and OHV use. Access includes 1 mile of unpaved road.