4.4384 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
27 campsites
Season
The campground is ty...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
27 campsites
Season
The campground is ty...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2019 Forest Road McCloud, CA 96057
Fly fishers and trail hikers who can roll in on a weekday morning. The catch-and-release stretch for rainbow, brown, and brook trout is right there, the swimming hole has a small beach for downtime, and Jerry the host keeps the vault toilets cleaner than you'd expect at this pric
Campers who need quiet nights or a low-friction experience should know that reviews flag more interpersonal conflict here than at similar campgrounds, Hwy 89 noise bleeds into several sites including site 12, and there's no booking system to fall back on if you arrive late and it
Reference information about Cattle Camp Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><strong>Description</strong>: At an elevation of 3700 feet, this is one of two developed campgrounds on the Upper McCloud River. There are 27 sites with tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and larger RV's or trailers. Double sites for large families or small groups. 14 day limit. $15 per night. No reservations. <strong>Features</strong>: The Upper McCloud River is one of the primary attractions in the area. In addition to swimming and fishing, there is 15 miles of river-side trail to explore. </p><p>Cattle Camp Swimming Hole is a Day Use Area, no Camping.</p><p>Please do not dam up the river with rocks, this prevents the natural flow of the McCloud River and encourages algae growth in the swimming hole when the water is low. </p><p> </p>
<p>Total of 27 units. Average max. trailer size = 32 foot. This facility has pull through sites.</p> <br />
The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground has two unnamed loops in a stand of mixed conifers. Some campsites have large cement pads for picnic table and grille area. Other sites have pedestal grilles and drum-style fire rings. The campground is convenient to the 6-mile McCloud Loop Drive and its three waterfalls. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 1 through November 15
The parking aprons are paved.
From McCloud, CA, take State Rt. 89 south 9 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto Forest Rt. 40N44 and go 0.2 miles to another campground sign. Turn left into campground.
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Summer brings the warmest conditions, with daytime highs between 70–85°F and nights dropping to 40–55°F. The river warms enough for swimming by mid-June, and all facilities stay open through August. July and August see the heaviest crowds, especially holiday weekends. Spring can mean lingering snow that blocks access roads. Autumn delivers crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons for hiking, though the river cools quickly. Winter closes the campground entirely.
Open and busy in summer; 70–85°F days, river swimmable by mid-June and most facilities available.
Cattle Camp Campground offers a range of amenities designed to provide a comfortable camping experience while preserving a rustic feel. There are 27 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-resistant food lockers. Drinking water is available at 11 water spigots, including 4 threaded ones, spread throughout the campground. Vault toilets are provided, with six units available and noted for their cleanliness and accessibility. There are no shower facilities, flush toilets, or laundry facilities. Overflow parking is available but limited. Concrete picnic areas and paved roads enhance accessibility, making some sites suitable for campers with disabilities. Pet policies require dogs to remain on-leash within the campground.
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