Shafter Campground
Open. First-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. Two vehicles allowed per site including trailers.
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.…
Wilderness Area Restrictions - Siskiyou , Marble Mountain, and Russian Wilderness
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Road and Driving Conditions
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Wilderness Area Restrictions
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas. Leaving unnattended property for more than 24 hoursDumping trash or waste.Using bicycles or other vehicles.Group use over…
Camping Stay Limitations
Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year
About
Shafter Campground is a small, peaceful retreat in the Goosenest Ranger District of Klamath National Forest, located near Macdoel in Siskiyou County. The campground sits adjacent to Butte Creek, which is regularly stocked with rainbow and brown trout, making it a good destination for anglers visiting early in the season when fishing is at its best. The campground features 10 sites equipped with distinctive Klamath stoves, a CCC-era design created by foreman Robert Brown. These stoves have enclosed fireboxes rather than open grills, providing better heat retention and reduced fire danger. The S.P. railroad tracks run right past the campground, and occasional passing trains add a nostalgic element to the camping experience. Surrounding the campground are lush meadows filled with wildflowers during early season. The area offers opportunities for swimming, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. Basic facilities include vault toilets. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From I-5 in Weed, CA travel northwest on US Hwy 97 approximately 28 miles to Tennant Road. Turn east on Tennant Road approximately 5 miles to Old State Hwy. Turn onto Old State Hwy and continue past the town of Bray for a total of 8 miles to the campground. Alternatively, from Hwy 97 at Macdoel go south on Old State Hwy approximately 9 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 841-6131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Shafter Campground |
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