Algoma Campground

Brief description:  Primitive and somewhat remote campground next to a lovely stream.

Open Dates:  Open all year ~ weather permitting road access.

Number of Campsites:  8 sites developed by users.  Max RV length 24 ft.  (Not all spots will accommodate this length)  Area is often used by tent campers.

Length of Stay:  14 days

Fees:  FREE ~ self-registration

Affiliation:  US Forest Service

Location/Address:  From the McCloud Ranger Station, travel east on Hwy 89 towards Lassen.  Drive approximately 13 miles and look for a small brown sign on the south side of the road that shows a cross country skier sign.  Turn right and drive down Forest Service Road # 39N06 for approximately one mile.  You will cross a one lane bridge and the campground will be on your right.

Elevation:  3,800 ft.

Contact Information:  Shasta-Trinity National Forest,  McCloud Ranger Station, P.O. Box 1620, McCloud, Ca 96057

(530) 964-2184

Amenities:

·       Vault Toilets

·       Next to a river

·       Rock (camper made) fire pits

·       NO WATER

·       NO TRASH SERVICE, CARRY OUT ALL TRASH

·       Trees and some open areas

·       Some picnic tables

General Description:  Camping spots are located on both sides of the river and the road in a dirt area; some of the access to camp areas is not suitable for trailers (large dips in entrance).  However, there are some nice places to park a small trailer or RV.  Leveling might be required.  Lovely trees, brush and rushing creek in the area.  Bears could visit campsites.  The campground is located at the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, about 12 miles from Lower Falls. 

Nearby Services:  (groceries, medical, etc.) Nearest towns for groceries and fuel are Mt. Shasta (approx. 25 miles) and McCloud, California (approx. 13 miles).  Nearest hospital and ER at Mt. Shasta City:  Mercy Medical Center, 914 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA  96067.  (530) 926-6111.

Cattle Camp

Affiliation: National Forest Service Campground

Number of Campsites: 27 Sites, Maximum Spur for trailers, 32 feet.

Length of Stay: 14 days, first come, first served. No reservations.

Location/address: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, McCloud Ranger Station. Approximately 10 1/2 miles from the McCloud Ranger Station along Hwy 89. Look for campground sign on the south side of the road, turn and go about another 1/2 mile (or less) and look for the sign Cattle Camp and the entrance.

Elevation: 3,700 ft.

Fee: $15 per night, self registration. Holders of Senior and Access Passports are entitled to a 50% reduction in nightly fees.

Season: May to October

Near: McCloud and Mt. Shasta City

Contact: McCloud Ranger Station

P. O. Box 1620
McCloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2184

Amenities:

• Vault Toilets
• Piped drinking water
• Tables
• Fire Rings
• Paved campsites
• Fishing nearby at McCloud River
• Hiking with 12 miles of river trails
• Located in nice treed area
• River swimming in the area, at your own risk ~ drive down the road from the entrance a short distance and see the sign that directs one to the Cattle Camp "swimming hole".  
• Double sites for large families

General Description: Lovely campground area, very popular in the summer months, arrive early to obtain a campsite. The Upper McCloud River is a major attraction in the area with trails to lovely falls, middle, upper and lower falls. Campsites will accommodate mid-sized trailers and tents nicely.

Nearby services: Groceries, restaurants, shopping located in McCloud (about 11 miles to the west) and Mt. Shasta City about 25 miles to the west and north). Hospital located in Mt. Shasta City.