Cattle Camp Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Typically operates May through October 15. First-come, first-served only with no reservations. Payment via self-registration at entrance or scan-and-pay through Recreation.gov app. 14-day stay limit. Check-out at 2:00 p.m.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
About
Cattle Camp Campground is one of two developed campgrounds along the Upper McCloud River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Located at 3,700 feet elevation, the campground features 27 sites including 6 double sites suitable for large families or small groups. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant food locker. The campground provides potable water from faucets and six vault toilets. It accommodates both tents and larger RVs or trailers, though specific length limits are not posted. The area is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Visitors must physically arrive to claim and pay for a site. The Upper McCloud River is the primary attraction, offering swimming, fishing, and 15 miles of riverside trail. Campers are asked not to dam the river with rocks to maintain natural flow and prevent algae growth in swimming holes during low water periods.
Directions
From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn left on Hwy 89. Drive 10.5 miles and look for a sign on the left side of the highway for Cattle Camp Campground. At the sign, turn right and go approximately 1/3 mile and turn left into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 964-2184 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Cattle Camp Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Cattle Camp |
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