3.7823 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Hardcore dispersed campers with an off-road rig who don't mind hauling their own water and possibly moving a fallen tree. Fall is the sweet spot: cooler temps, fewer mosquitoes, and that creekside forest at its best. Verify the Forest Order 14-24-25 closure is lifted before you m
The campground is closed right now, full stop. Even when it reopens, no water, no cell signal, poison oak lining the trails, bat activity at sites, and a 17-mile unimproved access road make this a hard sell for anyone without serious off-road equipment and high tolerance for negl
Reference information about Madrone Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located east of Shasta Lake, these remote campsites offer the perfect spot to relax. Forested and shady, this is a perfect home base for your OHV adventures! Be aware, Fenders Ferry is a rough, unimproved dirt road. There is no lake access from this facility. This campground is very popular in the fall during hunting season. For more information and directions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd902009.pdf">click this link</a></p>
Total of 10 units. Average max. trailer size = 16 foot.
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Fall brings the best conditions. Daytime temps run mid-50s to mid-70s with crisp 40-degree mornings. The forest shifts color and insect activity drops off. Fire risk is lower than summer, and trails are at their most pleasant for hiking. Expect more hunters in late October and November, though the 10-site campground never gets truly crowded. Winter nights get very cold. Summer afternoons can hit the upper 90s, making the shade critical.
Fall cited as best season: crisp mornings, color change, lower insects; popular for hunting.
The Madrone Campground offers a set of basic amenities. Notable features include restrooms and picnic tables at the campsites. However, potable water is explicitly noted as not available at this site. Firepits and designated fire rings are present as a plus for campers. The campground is noted for its rustic and remote nature.
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