Campsite for booking · Mount Shasta

Red Fir Flat Group Campground

via Recreation.gov Mount Shasta, CA, Mount Shasta, California, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
12:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

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. It is a popular site for meditation/retreat groups. Maximum stay limit is 7 days per group and or indvidual(s)

Recreation

Most visitors enjoy the peace and solitude of the forest setting. Several hiking trails are located nearby, including the trail to the historic stone cabin at timberline owned and operated by the Sierra Club Foundation. Also within a few miles are Upper and Lower Panther Meadows, the access trail to South Gate Meadows and the trail to Gray Butte. Facilities

Facilities include several picnic tables, an established fire ring, bear proof trash recepticles and vault toilet. Limited garbage service is provided and visitors are asked to pack out what they can. There is no water at this site; please bring your own. Campfires are allowed with a California Campfire Permit. Gathering of dead and down firewood is allowed for use while in the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in an old growth forest of Shasta red fir. The forest provides plenty of shade and has open sunny spots as well. There is no view of the upper mountain from this location; however, views to the west and south include the Trinity Alps, Mount Eddy, and Castle Crags. Nearby Attractions

The area offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and climbing routes to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta City is 10 miles away and provides full services including grocery stores and restaurants. Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Red Fir Flat Group Campground
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, California
    20 m from the pick-up area
  2. Bunny Flat Trailhead camping
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, California
    1.9 km from the pick-up area
  3. McBride Springs Campground
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, California · PaidWater
    2.7 km from the pick-up area
  4. Panther Meadows Campground
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, California · Free
    4.3 km from the pick-up area
  5. Mt. Shasta City KOA
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, CaliforniaWastePower
    5.9 km from the pick-up area
  6. Lake Siskiyou camp resort
    Campsite · Mount Shasta, California
    11 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Mount Shasta
    Service point · Mount Shasta, CaliforniaWaste
    11 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Weaverville
    Water point · Weaverville, CaliforniaWater
    76 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Red Fir Flat Group Campground. CampsiteFull map

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    Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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