Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April 1 through October 31. First-come-first-served only; no advance reservations. Potable water may not be available; bring your own supply. No cell service at the campground.
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.…
Mount Shasta-McCloud Seasonal Area and Road Closure
The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order for public safety to close Forest Road No. 34N40Y (Bailey Cove)and Forest Road No. 34N40YA on the Shasta Lake Ranger District within the Shasta-TrinityNational Forest. These roads are in an area undergoing construction from two failed culverts.
About
McCloud Bridge Campground is a secluded destination on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, located about 17-20 miles down Gilman Road from I-5. The campground has 14 sites total: 11 single sites and 3 double sites, with an average back-in length around 35 feet. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, tent pad, bear box, and paved parking spur with brick pavers. Vault toilets are provided. Note that potable water may not be available; campers should bring their own supply. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis only. Visitors must be physically present to claim and pay for a site. Payment can be made via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app at the iron ranger station. When Shasta Lake reaches full pool, lakeside sites provide excellent water access for fishing and boating. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding area. Shasta Lake offers exceptional fishing opportunities including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, and various other species. Trout fishing is best during spring on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay. Bass fishing is productive year-round but peaks in spring and early summer in shallower waters.
Directions
From I-5 heading north from Redding, take exit 698 (Salt Creek/Gilman Road). Turn right at the end of the off-ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 17-20 miles to McCloud Bridge Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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