Toad Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Most recreation sites in Shasta-Trinity National Forest operate from May 15 through September 15, with winter closures due to snow and road conditions.

About

Toad Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with six campsites situated along the stream approximately half a mile below the outlet of Toad Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This remote location offers a peaceful alpine setting at 6,950 feet elevation, with shores that vary from timber to rocks and meadows, creating excellent habitat for rare and sensitive plant species. The lake itself is popular for fishing, with mostly small brook trout and some rainbow trout. Fly fishing can be excellent in these waters. Boats are not allowed on the lake, preserving its pristine character. The area serves as an excellent location for nature walks and observing the diverse flora. Access requires navigating South Fork Road (Road 26) from W.A. Barr Road, then taking road 41N53 and road 40N64 to reach the Toad Lake cabin site. The final half-mile is very rocky and not recommended for low clearance vehicles. From the cabin site, trail 5W05 follows the old jeep trail to the lake, with no vehicle access permitted on the trail.

Directions

Access via South Fork Road (Road 26) from W.A. Barr Road. About 2.5 miles up Road 26, just past the concrete bridge, take road 41N53 to the right. About 0.5 miles up this road, turn left on road 40N64 and continue until reaching the Toad Lake cabin site. The last half-mile is very rocky and not recommended for low clearance vehicles. From the cabin site, trail 5W05 goes up the old jeep trail to the lake.

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