Mccloud Bridge

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$60 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

McCloud Bridge Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, it has a total of 14 sites; 3 double sites and 11 single sites with an average back in around 35ft. This campground has vault restrooms and water spigots. There are picnic tables, bear lockers, and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

McCloud Bridge Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with water access, offering boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. Campers praise it as a beautiful, shaded location with excellent amenities including picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and bear lockers.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at each site. Also spotted: Bald Eagle, Ringtail, and various lizard species.

Insider tips for Mccloud Bridge: Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Remote location 17 miles back on Gilman Road provides solitude but plan travel time accordingly Water is warm for swimming — ideal for cooler months

Skip Mccloud Bridge if: Expecting RV hookups — no hookups available. Visiting mid-summer — extreme daytime heat reported. Seeking a quick accessible campground — 17 miles from main road makes it remote.

Best time to visit Mccloud Bridge: Fall-Spring — Camper review noted extreme heat in middle of summer makes it less ideal during peak summer months.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Mountain Lookout (REDDING, CA), Moore Creek (Lakehead, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mccloud Bridge

Cell signal at Mccloud Bridge (Redding, 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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Redding, CA, CA★ 5 (2 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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McCloud Bridge Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, it has a total of 14 sites; 3 double sites and 11 single sites with an average back in around 35ft. This campground has vault restrooms and water spigots. There are picnic tables, bear lockers, and fire rings with grills on top located at each site.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
RestroomsBoat Launch

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:✕ Expecting RV hookups — no hookups available✕ Visiting mid-summer — extreme daytime heat reported✕ Seeking a quick accessible campground — 17 miles from main road makes it remote

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as a federal campground with limited availability

Remote location 17 miles back on Gilman Road provides solitude but plan travel time accordingly

Water is warm for swimming

ideal for cooler months

Best: Fall-Spring

Camper review noted extreme heat in middle of summer makes it less ideal during peak summer months

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 Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at each site. Also spotted: Bald Eagle, Ringtail, and various lizard species.

Location

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Getting there →

I-5 heading north from Redding take exit 698 Gilman Rd, turn right and continue on road for 17 miles until you reach McCloud Bridge Campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mccloud Bridge cost per night?+
Mccloud Bridge costs $30–$60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mccloud Bridge open?+
Mccloud Bridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mccloud Bridge have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mccloud Bridge?+
Mccloud Bridge is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mccloud Bridge?+
Mccloud Bridge 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 Mccloud Bridge?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mccloud Bridge is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mccloud Bridge open, and what are check-in times?+
Mccloud Bridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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
api.inaturalist.org
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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$30 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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