Mccloud Bridge

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.