Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May 10 through September 12. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Group reservations require contacting Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week prior to arrival for a combination code. Payment by cash or check only.
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
Moore Creek Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake at approximately 1,067 feet elevation within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The campground offers a partially shaded setting suitable for both tent camping and smaller RVs. Operated by Shasta Recreation Company under Forest Service concession, Moore Creek functions primarily as a group campground with capacity for up to 90 people, though single-site family camping is available on an overflow basis. All campsites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes for food storage, and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided on-site. The campground offers easy access to water recreation on Shasta Lake, with the public boat ramp at Hirz Bay located 4 miles away. Anglers can pursue trout, bass, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, and bluegill. The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout provides panoramic views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen at 3,500 feet elevation. Campers should be aware that bears frequent the area and all food must be stored in bear-proof containers. Poison oak is abundant. Only locally-sourced firewood should be used. Amplified sound is prohibited. Check-in is at 3:00 PM with checkout at noon.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 698 (Salt Creek/Gilman Road). Turn right at the end of the off ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 20 miles to the campground entrance.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $170 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 226-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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