4.0032 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2019 Forest Road McCloud, CA 96057
Anglers and hikers who can arrive early on a Friday beat the weekend crowd to one of the 8 spots. Rainbow and brown trout hold in volcanic-rock pools right at camp, and the McCloud River Trail runs all the way to Lower Falls from your doorstep.
Light sleepers will have a rough time: logging trucks roll through starting around 3 am on weekdays, and there's no potable water on-site, so you're hauling everything in from McCloud 13 miles out.
Reference information about Algoma Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p align="LEFT">Algoma Campground OPEN.</p><p align="LEFT"><strong>Description</strong>: Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee. 15 day stay limit. <strong>Features</strong>: Algoma is the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, a distance of 15 miles from Lower Falls. This area receives less traffic than the more popular McCloud River Loop, offering a quieter riverside camping experience.</p>
Total of 8 units. Average max. trailer size = 24 foot.
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Summer is the reliable window here. Days warm into the mid-70s to low-90s, nights drop into the 40s and 50s. Water levels settle after spring runoff, making wading and fishing easier. The 8-site campground stays relatively quiet even in peak season. Winter is a different story: nighttime lows hit 27°F, daytime highs around 44°F, and snow dusts the forest. Logging trucks roll through early mornings year-round, which can wake you up if you're a light sleeper.
Fall noted as popular and pleasant; accessibility and weather favorable.
Algoma Campground is a small, undeveloped area located at an elevation of 3800 feet. It is equipped with eight user-created sites and a vault toilet. However, there is no drinking water or picnic tables available. Situated at the Upper McCloud River, this area serves as the terminus of the 15-mile McCloud River Trail, offering a quieter, less trafficked camping experience. The site has no fees and is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground. "Bring toilet paper and trash bags to pack out your trash," as emphasized in the official source.
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