Camp 4 Group Campsite And Day Use Area

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-spring through mid-fall. Reservations available through Recreation.gov with a 7-night maximum stay per group.

About

Camp 4 Group Campground is a reservation-only group site nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest along the Upper McCloud River. The campground accommodates groups of 12 to 30 people with space for up to 10 vehicles, 10 tents, and 5 RVs or motor homes. The facility offers primitive accommodations with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection, but no water, electricity, or sewer hookups. Visitors must bring their own drinking water or obtain it from the McCloud Ranger Station 9 miles away. The Upper McCloud River is the main attraction, featuring three spectacular waterfalls that cascade over basalt lava flows. The area is popular for trout fishing, with rainbow, brook, and McCloud River red band trout found throughout the river. The nearby McCloud River Falls Trail provides access to all three waterfalls and offers breathtaking views of Mount Shasta. During summer months, Middle Falls and Lower Falls feature popular swimming holes for those willing to brave the cool waters. Vehicle access is mostly paved with the last quarter mile on gravel. The town of McCloud, located 9 miles from the campground, offers additional services including restaurants, shopping, and golfing. The surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest encompasses 2.1 million acres with access points to the Pacific Crest Trail and portions of five designated wilderness areas.

Directions

From Redding or Mt. Shasta, take I-5 towards Highway 89 McCloud. Exit at McCloud/Highway 89 and head south on Highway 89 past the town of McCloud. Turn right onto River Loop Road at the Fowlers/Lower Falls exit, travel approximately 0.5 miles, then take a left towards Middle and Upper Falls on Forest Service Road 40N44. Continue until the stop sign, go through and travel 1.5 miles until you see the Camp 4 sign on your right. Turn and continue 0.5 miles down the gravel road to the campground.

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