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Trout Creek Campground

usfs · CA

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  • dump station18 mi
  • fuel station19 mi

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Trout Creek is one of the few sizable creeks on the McCloud Flats, and is a popular undeveloped camping area. Vault toilets are provided, but there are no tables at these dispersed sites. Bring your own drinking water. There is no trash/garbage service so please pack out your trash. In recent years, the Forest Service has partnered with other agencies and organizations to restore this area to its traditional habitat with improvements to the hydrology of the creek bed and propagation of native species. There is a protective perimeter fence to keep out cattle and OHV use. Access includes 1 mile of unpaved road.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    18 mi
  • fuel station

    McCloud Valero

    19 mi
  • propane

    Blue Star Gas

    25 mi
  • grocery

    Berryvale Grocery

    24 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    16 mi
  • trailhead

    Brewer Creek Trailhead

    13 mi
  • attraction

    Freudian System Cave

    12 mi
  • recreation site

    Cattle Camp Picnic Area

    13 mi

Forest road access near this stay: TROUT CR 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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