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
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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.
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.
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 entryBook 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
Camper review noted extreme heat in middle of summer makes it less ideal during peak summer months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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