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Mcbride Springs Campground

usfs · CA

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  • dump station5.9 mi
  • fuel station3.2 mi

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About

Situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Shasta at an elevation of 5000 feet, this popular campground has 12 sites with tables and fire rings, suitable for tents and small RV's. It has vault toilets and a 7 day stay limit. It usually opens by Memorial Day weekend and closes near the end of October. Conveniently located on Mt. Shasta and only a few minutes from I-5, services and supplies. A miniature spring-fed seasonal creek flows through the campground, and a hand operated pump provides well water.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Pilot Travel Centers LLC

    5.9 mi
  • fuel station

    Valero

    3.2 mi
  • propane

    Blue Star Gas

    3.1 mi
  • grocery

    Mount Shasta Supermarket

    3.1 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    2.9 mi
  • trailhead

    McBride TH

    0.2 mi
  • attraction

    Sand flat field

    1.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Red Fir Flat Day Use

    1.6 mi

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

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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