Camp 4 Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: McCloud, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
This group site is nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the Upper McCloud River, popular for its three stunning waterfalls. Camp 4 is typically open from mid-spring through mid-fall, offering primitive accommodations near a variety of recreational activities and magnificent scenery. Learn more about the Camp 4 daily lottery in Yosemite National Park.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Camp 4 Group Campground is nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the Upper McCloud River, popular for its three stunning waterfalls and variety of recreational activities. The site offers primitive accommodations with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and fishing access.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also common: Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Douglas Squirrel, American Dipper, Hairy Woodpecker, Western Tanager, Great Blue Heron, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, Western Fence Lizard, and Shasta Alligator Lizard.
Insider tips for Camp 4 Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Fishing available on Upper McCloud River Three waterfalls nearby are the main attraction
Skip Camp 4 Group Campground if: Need full RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Traveling outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Camp 4 Group Campground: May-October — Campground typically open from mid-spring through mid-fall with seasonal operations during late spring, summer, and early fall.
Nearby campgrounds: Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA), Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) (CA), Ahdina Campground (McCloud, CA), Red Fir Flat Group Campground (Mount Shasta, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp 4 Group Campground
Cell signal at Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
This group site is nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the Upper McCloud River, popular for its three stunning waterfalls. Camp 4 is typically open from mid-spring through mid-fall, offering primitive accommodations near a variety of recreational activities and magnificent scenery. Learn more about the Camp 4 daily lottery in Yosemite National Park.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Fishing available on Upper McCloud River
Three waterfalls nearby are the main attraction
Campground typically open from mid-spring through mid-fall with seasonal operations during late spring, summer, and early fall
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Redding or Mt. Shasta, take I-5 towards Hwy 89 McCloud. Get off I-5 at the McCloud/Hwy 89 Exit, from here the campground is approximately 20 miles over paved road. Head south on Hwy 89 past the town of McCloud towards Reno, Lassen Park. Turn right off hwy 89 onto the River Loop Rd. (Fowlers/Lower Falls exit). Travel approximately .5 miles and take a left towards Middle and Upper Falls (Forest Service Road Number 40N44). Continue on this road until you come to a stop sign. Go through the sto
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- 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.
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