Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca)
Federal campground in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Location: CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 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/mcbride-springs-campground-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Highly-rated at 4.6/5 stars with campers praising its serene beauty, clear night skies for stargazing, and basic but well-maintained facilities. First-come, first-served primitive camping offers an affordable escape at $10/night.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, American Pika, Gray Fox, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Hepburn's Rosy-Finch, White-headed Woodpecker, Common Raven
Insider tips for Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca): Arrive early and in-person to secure a site under first-come, first-served system Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Only 1 site available according to data provided, so expect limited availability
Skip Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca) if: You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer available. You require hot showers — vault toilets only, no shower facilities. You're sensitive to road noise — campers report occasional traffic noise from nearby A10.
Best time to visit Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. August — Verified camper report of excellent Milky Way visibility in August.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Fir Flat Group Campground (Mount Shasta, CA), Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA), Girard Ridge Lookout (MCCLOUD, CA), Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Mcbride Springs 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 entryArrive early and in-person to secure a site under first-come, first-served system
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Only 1 site available according to data provided, so expect limited availability
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Verified camper report of excellent Milky Way visibility in August
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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