McBride Springs Campground

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Shasta-Trinity National Forest Fees: $10.00 per night. Status: closed Reservations: First Come. No reservations. There is a 7days stay limit per person, per year. Description : Situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Shasta at an elevation of 5000 feet, this popular campground has 12 sites with tables and fire rings, suitable for tents and small RV's. Vault toilets. 7 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations. Usually opens by Memorial Day weekend and closes near the end of October. Conveniently located on Mt. Shasta and only a few minutes from I-5, services and supplies. A miniature spring-fed seasonal creek flows through the campground, and a hand operated pump provides well water. Special note : In 2009 a root disease was discovered in the campground that affected all of the white fir trees, killing some and infecting others. These hazardous trees were removed in early 2011 to allow the campground to be reopened for use. A major effort by the Forest Service to clean up the debris and replant non-affected native species in the campground occurred… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/?recid=6574 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.