Open

Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees required. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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.…

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

2026 fire restrictions lifted

Fire restrictions in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are being lifted as of Oct. 2, 2026.

About

Slide Creek Campground is a free, primitive tent-only campground located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Hyampom in Trinity County, California. With just 5 campsites, it offers a secluded and quiet camping experience for those seeking to escape the crowds. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings at each site, and picnic tables. However, there is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply or be prepared to filter water from nearby sources. No fees are required, and the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is via County Road 301 from Hayfork to Hyampom, then Lower South Fork Road past the bridge and residences. The remote location makes it ideal for those looking to explore the surrounding national forest lands.

Directions

From Hayfork take Hyampom Rd into Hyampom, at the fork stay left onto Lower South Fork Road. Continue across the bridge and past the residences to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 628-5227

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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