Forest Service Announces the Reopening of Campsites Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is increasing access to the public by opening additional developed recreational areas, including many of the camping and picnic sites. The areas have been closed since California’s shelter-in-place mandate issued in March, and are set to open just in time for the unofficial beginning of summer – Memorial Day weekend.
The sites will open to the public on Saturday, May 16th, although the forest service still encourages people to recreate locally. Here is a list of all the sites that are reopening to the public:
Shasta Lake Area
Campgrounds opening in Shasta Lake Area
- Antlers Campground
- Bailey Cove Campground
- Chirpchatter Campground
- Deadlun Campground
- Ellery Creek Campground
- Lakeshore East Campground
- Lower Jones Valley Campground
- Madrone Campground
- McCloud Bridge Campground
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
Group Campgrounds opening Shasta Lake Area
- Dekkas Rock Group Campground
- Gregory Creek Group Campground
- Mariners Point Group Campground
- Moore Creek Campground
- Nelson Point Campground
- Pine Point Campground
Picnic Areas opening in Shasta Lake Area
- Bailey Cove Day Use Area
- Dekkas Rock Day Use Area
- Fishermans Point Day Use Area
- McCloud Bridge Day Use Area
Big Bar Area
Campgrounds opening in Big Bar Area
- Hayden Flat Campground
- Pigeon Point Campground
Group Campgrounds opening in Big Bar Area
- Pigeon Point Group Campground
Day Use Areas opening in Big Bar Area
- Cedar Flat Picnic Area
- Whites Bar Picnic Area
- Big Flat River Access
Trinity Area
Campgrounds opening in Trinity Area
- Ackerman Campground
- Bridge Camp Campground
- Clark Springs Campground
- Cooper Gulch Campground
- Eagle Creek Campground
- Mary Smith Campground
- Minersville Campground
- Trinity River Campground
Picnic Areas opening in Trinity Area
- Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach
- Cooper Gulch Day Use Area
- Pine Cove Picnic Area
Hayfork Area
Cabin rentals opening in Hayfork Area
- Forest Glen Guard Station
- Post Creek Lookout
Yolla Bolla Area
Campgrounds opening in Yolla Bolla area
- Tomhead Saddle Campground
Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
Mt. Shasta area above 10,000 feet is opening
Campgrounds opening in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
- Fowlers Campground
- Sims Flat Campground
- Cattle Camp Campground
Day Use sites opening in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
- Bunny Flat and all Everitt Memorial Highway day use sites – the gate at Bunny Flat will be closed until at least July 1
- Castle Lake Day Use Area
- Sims Day Use Area
- Pollard Flat Day Use Area
- McCloud River Falls area (Lower/Upper/Middle Falls; Lakin Dam; Cattle Camp swimming hole)
- Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park
Whenever possible, please recreate locally. Visitors should practice self-sufficiency when visiting national forests and come prepared with all the essentials needed for your trip, including food, emergency supplies, and the ability to pack-out trash. Remember to recreate responsibly by keeping the following in mind:
• Maintaining at least six feet distancing from others
• Do not gather in groups other than those in your household and please follow the latest guidance from officials.
• Communicate with others as you pass. Alert trail users of your presence and step aside to let others pass
• Pack out your trash and leave with everything you bring in and use.
We encourage visitors to check our website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information on what is open so that you can plan your visit. You can also call your local ranger station during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
