Red Fir Flat Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — hiking
Location: Mount Shasta, CA, CA
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late June on heavy snow years, and usually sees late season snowfall in early November, possibly October.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Firewood for Sale
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Red Fir Flat Group Campground offers peace and solitude in a beautiful forest setting at 6,400 feet on Mount Shasta's southern slope, with several nearby hiking trails and a 4.7/5 rating from 48 Google reviews praising its lovely location and easy parking.
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 Red Fir Flat Group Campground: Book early—it's a federal campground with high demand Drive through the Day Use area and push the gate open to access the campground Maximum 7-day stay limit per group or individual
Skip Red Fir Flat Group Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer modern bathroom facilities—only vault toilets available. You're camping outside May-October season—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Red Fir Flat Group Campground: July-September — Avoids snowpack extending into late June and late season snowfall in October/early November.
Nearby campgrounds: Mcbride Springs Campground (Ca) (CA), Fowlers Campground (McCloud, CA), Girard Ridge Lookout (MCCLOUD, CA), Camp 4 Group Campground (McCloud, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Fir Flat Group Campground
Cell signal at Red Fir Flat Group Campground (Mount Shasta, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late June on heavy snow years, and usually sees late season snowfall in early November, possibly October.
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
it's a federal campground with high demand
Drive through the Day Use area and push the gate open to access the campground
Maximum 7-day stay limit per group or individual
Avoids snowpack extending into late June and late season snowfall in October/early November
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 5, take exit number 738. Head east through the town of Mt. Shasta on Lake Street. Lake Street becomes the Everitt Memorial Highway as it ascends the mountain. At about milepost 9, look for the campground entrance sign on the left.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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