Deadlun Campground
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. First-come first-served with no reservations. No fees. Route 11 north toward McCloud Lake is closed just south of McCloud Lake, but the campground itself remains accessible via Big Bend Road.
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
Deadlun Campground offers a rustic camping experience at Iron Canyon Reservoir in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The 500-acre reservoir features 15 miles of forested shoreline at an elevation of 2,696 feet. The campground has 30 sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, spread throughout a forested setting near the water. This is a primitive, no-fee campground operating on a first-come first-served basis year-round. Vault toilets are available but there is no potable water; campers should bring their own supply or filter water from nearby sources. The maximum recommended RV length is 24 feet due to site constraints. The area is a hub for outdoor recreation. Powerboats, rowboats, canoes, sailboats, and inflatable boats are permitted on the reservoir, though speedboats and water-skiing are prohibited. A boat ramp is available at nearby Hawkins Landing, operated by PG&E. For off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, a network of primitive roads and jeep trails extends from the reservoir toward Lake McCloud and Shasta Lake, offering challenging routes suited for high-clearance and 4WD vehicles.
Directions
From I-5, take Highway 299 East 35 miles to Big Bend Road (County Road 7M01). On Big Bend Road, drive 17 miles to the town of Big Bend, then 5.5 miles to Iron Canyon Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 226-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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