Cattle Camp Campground (Ca)
Federal campground in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Location: CA, CA
Price: From $15 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): 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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cattle-camp-campground-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Highly-rated campground (4.7/5 stars) praised by campers for being quiet, spacious, and peaceful with good distance between sites. Conveniently located near McCloud Falls, Mt. Shasta, and Burney Falls.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Western Tanager, Great Blue Heron, American Dipper, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cattle Camp Campground (Ca): First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment. Bathrooms and water available within walking distance throughout campground.
Skip Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer to reserve in advance — first-come, first-served only.. You're visiting November-April — campground closed during these months..
Best time to visit Cattle Camp Campground (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA), Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA), Ahdina Campground (McCloud, CA), Red Fir Flat Group Campground (Mount Shasta, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cattle Camp Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) (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 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
arrive early to secure a site.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for site payment.
Bathrooms and water available within walking distance throughout campground.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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