Gumboot Campground

About

The area on the north side of this shallow alpine lake is open for camping from June to October, depending on snow. There are at least 6 undeveloped sites (no tables) with user-created fire rings and a vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the lake water. Suitable for tents and mid-size RV's or trailers. No fee. Usually opens around the end of May and closes due to snow by the first of November. This is one of three alpine lakes on the district that can be reached by passenger car. The lake sits in a broad open bowl surrounded by grassy areas and mixed conifer forest. A smaller lake lies only a short distance to the west. Fishing and non-motorized boating are the most popular activities. Hikers can drive 2 miles from the lake to the Gumboot Trailhead to access the Pacific Crest Trail. Views of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps abound. It is an easy 2 ¿¿ miles (one-way) south on the PCT to view and explore the Seven Lakes Basin.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SOUTH FORK FA26 in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CA
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN