Algoma Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California

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Algoma Campground in CA

Public Land
3,797 ft
Maps
MODERATE
8 sites
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Signed for designated sites only

Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.

Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.

Algoma sits at 3,800 feet on the Upper McCloud River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The 8 user-created sites have a vault toilet (not regularly maintained) but no water, picnic tables, or camping fees. Serves as trailhead for the McCloud River Trail and welcomes horses. 15-day stay limit.

Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026

Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, gravel, pitching to 8%.

McCloud River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, an 8-site campground. Black Fox Mountain stands 2,708 ft above the site, 6.3 miles north. The nearest town, Dunsmuir, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–80°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Est. Tree Cover62%30m sat. est.
Nearby Spots
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?