Ahdina Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: McCloud, CA, CA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ahdina-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Ahdina offers excellent fishing access at Lake McCloud with basic amenities at an affordable $10/night rate. The first-come, first-served model and remote dirt road location mean fewer crowds than reservation-based campgrounds.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bears are documented in the area (iNaturalist research-grade observations within 8km) — store food properly and follow bear safety protocols.

Insider tips for Ahdina Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served only with just 1 tent site available, so competition is high Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival since remote location may have limited cell service; on-site payment uses QR code scanning Drive the full paved loop around Lake McCloud after the 10-mile approach to locate the dirt road turnoff marked by AH-DI-NA sign

Skip Ahdina Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure outside May-October window.

Best time to visit Ahdina Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as specified in official data.

Nearby campgrounds: Girard Ridge Lookout (MCCLOUD, CA), Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA), Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA), Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) (CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ahdina Campground

Cell signal at Ahdina Campground (McCloud, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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McCloud, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground✕ You require advance reservations — this is first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure outside May-October window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served only with just 1 tent site available, so competition is high

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival since remote location may have limited cell service; on-site payment uses QR code scanning

Drive the full paved loop around Lake McCloud after the 10-mile approach to locate the dirt road turnoff marked by AH-DI-NA sign

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as specified in official data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bears are documented in the area (iNaturalist research-grade observations within 8km) — store food properly and follow bear safety protocols.

Location

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From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn right on SR 89. Go approximately 1/4 mile to the left turn lane. Turn left and go approximately 10 miles to Lake McCloud. Stay on the paved road the goes around the lake. In 3 miles there will be a sign for AH-DI-NA. Turn right onto the dirt road (distance of 4 miles) and drive uphill to the top and continue down the other side. AH-DI-NA is on the left. Road is very rough. Trailers and motorhomes are not advised.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Ahdina Campground cost per night?+
Ahdina Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ahdina Campground open?+
Ahdina Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ahdina Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ahdina Campground?+
Ahdina Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ahdina Campground?+
Ahdina Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Ahdina Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ahdina Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ahdina Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Ahdina Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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