Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

Perched at 7,309 feet on the caldera rim of Medicine Lake Highland, this 14x14 historic wooden lookout cabin offers sweeping vistas of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen. The structure features a wraparound deck, wood stove, two cots, cabinets, dining table, and cleaning gear, with an outdoor vault toilet, picnic table, and barbecue pit on site. The cabin sleeps up to four guests. There is no electricity, running water, or cooking equipment; visitors must bring drinking water, bedding, firewood, supplies, and pack out all garbage. Swimming and boating are nearby at Medicine Lake.

Getting there: From McCloud, California, travel east on Highway 89 for 16 miles to Road 15 (the Harris Springs Rd). Turn left and travel on a paved road for about 4.5 miles on Road 15 to the 49 road (Powder Hill Road). Travel for approximately 28 miles northeast to the Medicine Lake area. From there, follow the road along the north side of Medicine Lake for approximately 4 miles to Little Mt. Hoffman. These last 4 miles are not paved and motor homes and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommended.

• Well separated here, a single-site campground with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
• Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads.

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