Dispersed Camping in Shasta County, California
Showing 267 locations in Shasta County.
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park - Horr Pond Campsites 7-9
Primitive state park environmental campsites on the shoreline of Horr Pond, accessible strictly by shallow-draft boat. These hike-in or paddle-in campsites offer a unique water-accessed wilderness experience amidst volcanic landscape formations.
Antler Ridge Resort
A highly organized and clean RV resort on Antlers Road offering full hookups. It is highly recommended for multi-night stays rather than a quick single-night stopover.
Antlers Campground
A heavily forested campground situated on a bluff above the Sacramento arm of Shasta Lake, offering shaded sites under pine, oak, and manzanita trees. While convenient access from nearby corridors makes it highly popular, some ambient highway noise is noticeable throughout the loops. Facilities include a public boat launch adjacent to the campground and standard developed amenities. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the busy reservation season.
Anytime Fitness - Anderson
Paved parking lot adjacent to the Anytime Fitness facility in Anderson, suitable primarily for low-profile camper vans seeking a quick, stealthy overnight stop.
Anytime Fitness Redding
Paved commercial parking lot of an Anytime Fitness in Redding. Best suited for active members needing a quick stealth overnight stay, provided they obtain local management permission.
Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground
Arbuckle Flat is a boat-in developed campground situated along the remote shores of Shasta Lake within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Ash Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic, quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Ash Spur within Lassen National Forest, featuring primitive sites nestled among pines near Ashpan Butte.
Ashpan Butte Spur
An access spur in Lassen National Forest providing dispersed camping opportunities. Tall pine forests surround the native-dirt road, located just a short distance from the Interagency Fire and Visitor Center.
Bailey Cove Campground
Bailey Cove Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled on the shores of Shasta Lake. The site features paved parking spurs, flush toilets, and easy access to the water for swimming and boating. It is highly convenient to Interstate 5, though highway traffic is audible from the campsites.
Bailey Cove Campground
Nestled in a forested canopy on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, this developed campground features paved parking spurs and immediate access to a boat ramp. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the adjacent three-mile shoreline hiking and mountain biking trail.
Bales Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Bales Mountain Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This dirt forestry road offers a peaceful wooded escape with several rustic roadside pullouts.
Barrel Gulch Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the Barrel Gulch forest road corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers a quiet woodland environment with multiple pullouts suitable for various rigs.
Battle Creek Campground
Battle Creek Campground is a developed Forest Service facility with 50 designated campsites situated along Highway 36. Each campsite is equipped with tables and grills. This shaded, forested site provides a convenient base for exploring nearby park trails and outdoor recreation areas.
Bear Creek Hole Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The dirt access road leads to several pull-offs suitable for standard rigs looking for a wooded setting.
Beehive Dispersed Area (CA)
A scenic shoreline dispersed camping area located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, featuring wide-open parking directly on the shoreline. During the peak summer season, trash collection and portable restrooms are provided for a fee. In the winter off-season, the area operates on a pack-in/pack-out basis with no fees, though standard stay limits still apply.
Big Lake Forest Road Dispersed Corridor
This corridor along the forest roads near Big Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The access roads are native material dirt but remain accessible to most vehicle types in dry weather conditions.
Big Pine Campground
Big Pine is a tranquil Forest Service campground nestled in the pines of Lassen National Forest near Hat Creek.
Blackberry Creek Road Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers standard dispersed camping opportunities with reasonable privacy. The route features a native material dirt surface and is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Bootleg Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Bootleg Road in Lassen National Forest. The area offers quiet, wooded sites with easy access via maintained gravel and dirt surfaces suitable for a variety of rigs.
Brandy Creek Primitive Campground
A primitive, walk-in tent campground situated along Brandy Creek in the scenic Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Each site features a vault toilet, picnic table, food locker, and fire ring, but lacks potable water and electricity. This facility is strictly for tent-on-the-ground camping; no recreational vehicles, trailers, or vehicle campers of any kind are permitted.
Brandy Creek RV Campground
This developed campground offers 15 basic, parking-lot-style spaces designed exclusively for self-contained RVs. Situated within a peaceful oak woodland, the site provides easy access to nearby Brandy Creek Beach and Marina. On-site facilities include potable water and a waste dump station, though visitors must be self-contained as there are no restrooms.
Bridge Campground
Bridge Campground is a developed Forest Service facility situated under a shady canopy of pines along scenic Hat Creek. This quiet campground offers direct access to the water, making it a popular spot for trout fishing in the Lassen National Forest area.
Brokeoff Meadows Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest road spur located within Lassen National Forest, providing peaceful dispersed camping spots nested in a pine forest setting.
Brown Butte Relay Road
A quiet Forest Service road corridor located in the scenic Lassen National Forest area near Burney, California. The unpaved route offers standard dispersed camping options under the forest canopy.
Brown Mountain Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering opportunities for dispersed camping along a native-surface dirt road.
Bully Hill Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Bully Hill Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The dirt road features a native material surface and leads into peaceful pine-covered hills near Winnibulli Mountain.
Bunchgrass Mountain Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor traverses through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road is open year-round to all vehicles, though the native dirt and gravel surface can become challenging during wet conditions.
Burney Forest Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor located along a dirt forestry road just off the main highway near Burney. The surrounding area has undergone recent timber clearing, resulting in open views but reduced privacy compared to historical conditions. It serves as a convenient and quiet overnight stop for self-contained rigs traveling through the region.
Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
A welcoming and relaxed guest ranch campground offering a variety of camping options from basic unserviced tent pads and van parking to full RV hookups. Situated directly on the Pacific Crest Trail near Hat Creek, the property features a saltwater pool, showers, laundry, and on-site dining options in a beautiful treed ranch setting.
Burney Urban Stealth Parking
An urban street-side parking option along Commerce Way, suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quick overnight stop in Burney.
CA-44 PCT Trailhead Road
A scenic dirt corridor located in Lassen National Forest, providing dispersed camping pullouts off CA-44. Ideal for hikers wanting easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail and nearby natural attractions.
Camping World of Anderson
A commercial RV sales and service center offering potential short-term parking, subject to store manager approval.
Cassel Campground
This developed municipal campground features approximately 27 clean, paved back-in RV and tent sites along Cassel Road. Located about three miles from the CA-89 and CA-299 intersection, it offers on-site camp hosts, with sites available on both a first-come, first-served and reservable basis.
Cave Campground
Cave Campground is a developed USFS campground situated along Hat Creek and directly across the highway from Subway Cave. It features paved roads, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water during summer months. The campground offers excellent fishing access and is situated in a pleasant ponderosa pine forest.
Centimudi Overflow Dispersed Area
An easily accessible dispersed camping corridor located along an asphalt road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Shasta Dam. The area serves as overflow parking and camping, offering a paved surface close to local hiking and reservoirs.
Chase Gulch Road Dispersed
This corridor along Chase Gulch Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native dirt road is open year-round to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, winding through quiet wooded settings.
Cinder Pit Spur Dispersed
This forest spur road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping on native dirt and gravel surfaces near Lookout Mountain.
Clark Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Clark Creek Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering convenient access to the nearby Clark Creek Falls. This area is open to all motor vehicles and is suitable for those seeking a quiet forested retreat.
Clark Reservoir West Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Clark Reservoir West road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded native-surface pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Corders Reservoir Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the dirt road leading toward Corders Reservoir in the Lassen National Forest.
Crestline / Damnation Slate Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Crestline Road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering quiet forest settings near Damnation Peak.
Crystal Springs Campground
A developed campground nested within a tall pine and fir forest, offering established campsites with quick access to nearby scenic hiking trails. The loops feature paved spurs, fire rings, and picnic tables with shared facilities nearby.
Dekkas Rock Group Campground
A spacious group campground situated on the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta, providing scenic views of the mountainous shoreline. Ideal for group gatherings, it offers sites adjacent to the water, access to the Hirz Bay hiking trail, and proximity to a public boat ramp.
Digger Upper Parking Area & Forest Road Corridor
A remote dirt parking area and forest road corridor located within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, providing access to nearby trail systems. The area features native soil roads suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Doney Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the native-surface Doney Creek Road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route offers several roadside pull-offs suitable for overnight stays in a wooded mountain setting.
Doney Creek Road
This forest corridor along Doney Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native-material dirt route provides a quiet wooded setting near the Sugarloaf area.
Dry Creek Group Campground (Whiskeytown NRA)
This tent-only group campground sits in a shaded oak and conifer canopy along Whiskeytown Lake. The location offers excellent water recreation opportunities, including swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding from the nearby shoreline. Two large group sites are available, equipped with barbecue grills, fire pits, and bear-proof food storage lockers.
Dusty Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on Lake Britton, managed by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The facility offers 8 rustic campsites with lake views, picnic tables, fire rings, and clean pit toilets. Note that there is no running water available at this location, and poison oak is common in the surrounding brush. Standard fees apply during the peak season, while the site is free with limited services during the winter off-season.
Dusty Campground Road Dispersed
A quiet pine forest corridor situated just outside the state park boundary. Small pull-offs and dirt clearings along the gravel road provide convenient access for campervans and standard-sized vehicles seeking dispersed sites near regional waterfalls.
East Bear Bear Road Dispersed
This forest corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road. The surrounding ponderosa pine forest provides a peaceful and rustic setting with plenty of space to find a quiet pull-off.
East Cayton Creek
Dispersed camping options located along the East Cayton Creek road corridor in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native material dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and provides quiet, forested sites.
East Logan Road Dispersed
An accessible gravel forest road corridor in Lassen National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities suitable for various rig types.
East Red Rock (dr 26)
This National Forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities amidst the quiet woodlands of Lassen National Forest near Twin Buttes. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
East Sec 26 Spur Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is located along East Sec 26 Spur in the Lassen National Forest, offering a quiet, shaded setting surrounded by pine forest. The native-dirt access road is generally passable for most standard vehicles during dry periods, though it can become slippery when wet. Standard 14-day USFS stay limits apply, and a California campfire permit is required for stoves and fires.
Eiler Butte North Backcountry Site
A secluded hike-in backcountry campsite located north of Eiler Butte in the Lassen National Forest.
Eiler Butte South Backcountry Site
A remote walk-in backcountry campsite situated south of Eiler Butte in Lassen National Forest.
Ellery Creek Campground
Terraced campground located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. Many sites provide views of the lake, making it popular with boaters, water skiers, and jet skiers. Facilities include vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers. No hookups or showers are available on site.
Eskimo Hill Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Eskimo Hill Road within Lassen National Forest. The area features easy access on a treated bituminous surface road and offers beautiful pine forest surroundings close to local landmarks.
Fall Road Dispersed
An accessible forest service corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along a gravel road.
Fenders Ferry (f Spur) Dispersed
This remote dirt spur road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping on native dirt pullouts.
Fenders Ferry Road (FR 27) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Fenders Ferry Road within the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Fenders Ferry Road Dispersed
A scenic, rugged forest road corridor winding through dense pine stands in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Potem Falls. The route offers several primitive roadside pullouts with native dirt surfaces suitable for peaceful, self-contained camping.
Fenders Ferry Road Dispersed
This corridor along Fenders Ferry Road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic forest environment. Pullouts along the dirt road provide secluded sites for those seeking a quiet wilderness experience. Access is via a native material dirt road that can become difficult in wet weather.
Finley Lake Forest Road
A quiet forest corridor winding through Lassen National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicles under normal conditions.
Forest Road 22 Parallel Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor winding through the Lassen National Forest. The native dirt route offers multiple pullouts nestled among the pine trees, providing standard dispersed options within driving distance of Burney.
Forest Road 32N99 Dispersed
This corridor along Forest Road 32N99 offers scenic and quiet dispersed camping opportunities in Lassen National Forest. Situated just south of Old Station, the area features multiple dirt pull-offs nestled in pine woods, providing excellent natural solitude while remaining close to Hat Creek recreation.
Forest Route 31N45 Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Route 31N45 in Lassen National Forest. The road leads to quiet dead-end turnarounds surrounded by dense pine forest, offering highly private sites perfect for travelers heading to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Fossil Springs Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities near Fossil Springs. The native-surface road is open year-round and accommodates most vehicle types including smaller motorhomes.
Gateway Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Gateway Road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Features a dirt road with native material surface suitable for most vehicles.
Gooseneck Cove Campground
A remote developed shoreline camping area located along the McCloud River arm of Shasta Lake, primarily accessible by boat or rugged forest routes.
Gordon's Rim Rock Ranch Campground and RV
A private RV park and campground situated in the scenic Hat Creek area near Old Station. Offering fully paved access, basic amenities including showers and laundry, and hookups for various rig sizes.
Government Tie Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Government Tie road in the Lassen National Forest, providing serene wooded settings near Hat Creek Rim.
Green Acres RV Park
A basic commercial RV park in Redding offering electrical hookups, a dump station, water, and trash disposal. It serves as a convenient and fair-priced overnight option with an RV repair shop located adjacent to the property.
Greens Creek Campground
A developed boat-in campground situated along the scenic McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The remote location offers basic amenities under a canopy of shade trees and is accessible only by water, providing a peaceful escape for boaters and kayakers.
Gregory Beach Dispersed Corridor
Scenic shoreline dispersed camping along the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake. Accessible via the Gregory Beach road corridor, this area features open red sand and gravel beach options, ideal for self-contained rigs during the off-season.
Gregory Beach Dispersed Spot
Shoreline camping on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake. Large flat spots on the beach are exposed but provide ample space for self-contained rigs during the off-season. Basic seasonal services are provided.
Gregory Creek Group Campground
Oak and pine wooded developed group campground featuring lake access, picnic tables, and campfire rings. Ideal for group gatherings with moderate shade cover.
Halls Flat NW Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Halls Flat NW road in Lassen National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through a typical pine forest and offers several roadside pullouts for self-contained rigs.
Hat Creek / Little Valley Tie Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located within Lassen National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road.
Hat Creek Campground
Hat Creek is one of six campgrounds available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area, home to some of the area's best trout fishing. Scenic hiking trails and an active volcanic area can easily be accessed from the facility. The campground offers picnic tables, drinking water, and clean restrooms, located along the cold waters of Hat Creek.
Hat Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping area located along a dirt road loop just north of Cave Campground on the east side of Hat Creek. Accessed via a concrete bridge crossing the creek, the area offers several pull-offs under pine shade with easy foot access to Hat Creek for trout fishing.
Hat Creek District, Lassen National Forest
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Hat Creek Group Dispersed Corridor
This gravel corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within Lassen National Forest near Hat Creek. The road is well-maintained and suitable for most rig types looking for a quiet forest setting.
Hat Creek Ranger Station Road
This dispersed camping corridor runs along the paved Hat Creek Ranger Station Road within Lassen National Forest. It offers convenient roadside camping options with easy access for all rig sizes.
Hat Creek Rim
This native-material forest road offers vehicle-accessible dispersed camping opportunities along the Hat Creek Rim area. It provides a scenic, rustic setting near Lassen National Forest with year-round motorized access.
Hatchet Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by the pine forests of the Shasta-Trinity area near Burney. The dirt and gravel road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions.
High Trestle Tie Dispersed Camping
This gravel forest road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Lassen National Forest. It is generally accessible to most vehicle types, winding through a scenic pine forest environment.
Hirz Bay Campground & Group Sites
A developed campground situated on a scenic hilltop overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The facility offers standard family campsites as well as two large group sites accommodating up to 80 and 120 campers. Amenities include paved parking spurs, fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof food storage, drinking water, and flush or vault toilets. Outdoor recreation is highly accessible, with a public boat launch and trailhead located nearby.
Hirz Bay Ramp Parking (Upper)
An upper parking area serving the Hirz Bay Boat Ramp on Shasta Lake. This paved asphalt lot offers convenient access and views of the bay, but is primarily designed for boat trailer parking and active lake users rather than standard overnight dispersed camping.
Hirz Cabin
A historic rental cabin nestled among manzanita and oak trees on a hilltop overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The cabin is equipped with basic cooking amenities, solar power, and a generator that runs during specific morning and evening hours.
Hirz Mountain Lookout
A historic Forest Service fire lookout tower situated on Hirz Mountain. Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and elevated on a steel tower in 1949, the lookout offers stunning panoramic views of Shasta Lake and the surrounding mountain ranges. Access requires navigating a rocky and steep dirt road, followed by a final quarter-mile hike on foot to the cabin.
Hirz Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping is available along Hirz Mountain Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This dirt and gravel route provides access to secluded spots amidst dense pine cover.
Hogback S Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Lassen National Forest area near Shingletown. The native dirt surface is generally accessible to most vehicles, providing a quiet forested setting.
Hole In Ground Spur Dispersed
This quiet Forest Service spur road is located within Lassen National Forest near Burney. It provides unpaved access to secluded dispersed camping areas in a wooded setting.
Hole In Ground Tie South
This unpaved National Forest corridor provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the pine woods near Burney.
Honn Campground
Honn Campground offers a quiet, wooded setting along Hat Creek in the Lassen National Forest. This developed Forest Service site features tall pines and provides easy access for most rigs via a well-maintained road. It serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring nearby volcanic features and hiking trails. Sites are well-shaded, though proximity to the highway means some daytime traffic noise is possible.
Horse Camp Primitive Campground
This primitive campground is nestled in the scenic southeast portion of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, ideal for visitors with horses or anyone seeking a quieter setting. It features basic facilities including picnic tables, fire rings, bear-resistant storage lockers, and a shared vault toilet.
Horse Haven Spur A
A quiet Forest Service spur road in Lassen National Forest near Burney, offering dispersed camping in a typical wooded setting.
Huckleberry Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Huckleberry Spur in Lassen National Forest. The native material dirt road is accessible to all standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering standard primitive camping in a wooded environment.
Indian Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridors located along Indian Mountain Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested settings suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a primitive experience.
Indian Res Loop West
This forest road corridor provides straightforward dispersed camping options within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The dirt surface is generally level and accessible to most vehicle types.
Inter-Mountain Fair RV Park
A spacious and flat RV park located at the fairgrounds between Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, offering 53 full hook-up pull-through sites alongside tent camping options.
Island Ave Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Island Avenue in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering standard forest campsites. The native material dirt road is accessible for most vehicles, but can be dusty or muddy depending on the season.
Ja-She Campground
Ja-She Campground offers developed lakeside camping near Lake Britton under a canopy of shade trees. It is ideally situated for water recreation, hiking, and exploring the surrounding state park area.
Jacks Backbone (DR 16) Dispersed
This scenic forest road offers dispersed camping opportunities along native-dirt paths within the Lassen National Forest near Magee Peak. The route is accessible to all vehicle types, though seasonal winter closures apply.
Jacks Backbone Dispersed
Jacks Backbone is an unpaved forest corridor within Lassen National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on a native dirt surface. The road provides secluded, wooded sites for those seeking a quiet getaway during dry seasons.
Jacks Reservoir Road Dispersed
This native dirt forest road offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities near Lassen National Forest and the scenic Hat Creek Rim area. It provides easy pull-offs suitable for a variety of rig types looking for a quiet national forest stay.
Johnson Park Access Road
This native dirt forest road offers convenient access to dispersed camping areas within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney, California.
Johnson Park East Forest Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options in a wooded environment near Burney. Standard vehicles can access the area via native material dirt roads during dry weather, providing a convenient staging ground near Brush Mountain.
Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed shoreline camping along the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake. During the dry season, camping is possible directly on the gravelly, exposed lakebed and shoreline. In-season amenities like portable toilets and trash collection are provided from mid-May to mid-September, during which a daily fee is charged; outside of this season, the area is free with no facilities and operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis.
Knobcone Point Dispersed Camping
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native material surface is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions, leading to scenic forest views near Shasta Lake.
KOA Shingleton Lassen
A well-maintained commercial campground off Emigrant Trail. The facility offers convenient pull-through spots, tent camping, a swimming pool, and pet-friendly amenities in a lightly wooded setting near Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Ladder Butte Cinder
A quiet dirt road corridor in Shasta County near Lassen National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting.
Lake Shore Campground and RV Park
A basic, run-down RV park located right off the Forest Road with level pull-through sites. Primarily occupied by long-term residents, the facilities and hookups can be unmaintained, though it offers an easy pull-off for a quick overnight stop when passing through.
Lake View Bone Yard
This forest road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities with scenic potential near Shasta Lake.
Lakehead Campground
A small, well-established campground located conveniently off Interstate 5 at exit 702. The site features clean hot showers, flush toilets, and a friendly host, making it a reliable and affordable stopover point for travelers.
Lakeshore Aka Sugarloaf Road Dispersed
Dispersed campsites located along the Lakeshore Aka Sugarloaf Road corridor near Lake Shasta. This area in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest features scenic dirt pullouts with views of Mt Shasta and direct access to the water. Sites are primitive and lack facilities.
Lakeshore East Campground
Lakeshore East Campground sits along the shore of the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake under a canopy of oak and pine. The facility provides paved parking spurs, picnic tables, and fire rings, with direct access to the lake for fishing, boating, and swimming. It is easily accessible from Interstate 5, offering both standard campsites and rental yurts.
Lassen Mineral Lodge
An established mountain lodge offering basic RV hookups and tent sites. Conveniently situated off Highway 36, it provides a functional basecamp close to Lassen Volcanic National Park with standard amenities.
Lassen National Forest Dispersed (East)
A secluded dispersed camping option nestled in Lassen National Forest near Burney, offering a quiet, wooded setting.
Lassen National Forest Dispersed (West)
This quiet forest pull-off provides a basic, undeveloped space for dispersed camping in a dense pine setting.
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Lassen RV Park & Campground
A full-service developed RV park nestled in the scenic pine forests near Burney. This active campground features a swimming pool, volleyball courts, hiking trails, horseshoes, and a short walk leading to views of Mount Shasta.
Lava Spur (Porcupine Butte) Dispersed Camping
A quiet national forest road corridor offering rustic, dispersed camping opportunities among the pine trees near Porcupine Butte in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Lava Spur Aka Porcupine Butte
A dirt spur road providing access to dispersed camping locations in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface that is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Line Access Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Line Access Road in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering native-surface access suitable for various rigs under standard national forest regulations.
Little-potato Butte Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within Lassen National Forest, winding near Little Potato Butte and offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Living Springs RV Resort
A developed private RV resort offering dry camping and full hookups near Lassen Volcanic National Park. The facility features hot showers and clean restrooms, making it a reliable overnight stop, especially during winter months when local forest roads are snowed in.
Logan Lake Spur Dispersed Camping
Logan Lake Spur offers quiet dispersed camping along a native-surface dirt road in Lassen National Forest. The area features forested sites suitable for standard vehicles and small rigs seeking a peaceful stay.
Logan Swale Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Logan Swale within Lassen National Forest. The route offers straightforward access to dispersed forest clearings.
Lone 40 National Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest camping along the Lone 40 dirt road in Lassen National Forest. The corridor offers wooded locations suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes in dry conditions.
Lost Creek Group Campground
A developed group-only campground offering spacious sites nestled in a scenic ponderosa pine forest. Located along the main park road, it provides easy paved access to top park trailheads and nearby lakes.
Lower Jones Valley Campground
Quiet, developed USFS campground situated on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground offers 9 single sites and 2 double sites surrounded by oak and pine forest, offering excellent access to water skiing, jet skiing, and fishing. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water, and seasonal trash service.
Madrone Campground
Madrone Campground is a developed forest service campground situated in a quiet, wooded setting within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The site provides a peaceful forest atmosphere with access via native material dirt spur roads.
Magee Peak Backcountry Site
A remote walk-in backcountry campsite nestled in the quiet pine forests near Magee Peak.
Manzanita Chutes Dispersed
This native-dirt road corridor provides peaceful dispersed camping options nestled in the Lassen National Forest near Shingletown.
Manzanita Lake Campground
A large, well-equipped developed campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, situated near the northwest entrance within walking distance of scenic Manzanita Lake. Nestled in a forest of Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines, the facility features paved roads, a general store, hot showers, coin laundry, and an on-site host. Individual campsites, rustic cabins, and group camping areas are available, offering direct views of Lassen Peak. Reservations are highly recommended and must be made in advance through the park's official booking system.
Marina RV Park
An older but clean RV park situated right along the Sacramento River in Redding. The park offers very close spaces with a mix of full hookups, electric-only, and dry camping options, alongside restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities.
Mariners Point Group Campground
A scenic developed group campground situated where the Pit and Squaw arms of Shasta Lake meet. This location offers direct access to the water for boating and swimming, surrounded by a dense evergreen forest.
Massacre Flat Primitive Camping Area
This scenic primitive campsite along the Sacramento River is accessible only by trail or boat, offering a quiet, vehicle-free wilderness experience on BLM land.
Mayfield Spring Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Mayfield Spring Spur within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park - Environmental Campground
Walk-in environmental campsites located within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. These sites offer a more secluded, walk-in tent camping experience situated under a canopy of pines, away from the busier main campground loops.
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park Campgrounds
A scenic developed campground complex situated within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, offering shaded sites under a thick canopy of pine and oak with convenient access to hiking trails and the iconic Burney Falls.
Mid Onion Creek Dispersed Corridor
A forest corridor along Mid Onion Creek in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping on native-surface roads.
Mineral Viola Highway Dispersed (FR 17)
A scenic dirt and gravel corridor within Lassen National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities close to local hiking trails and natural springs.
Mineral Viola Highway Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Lassen National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping spots. The route provides access to the surrounding forest terrain near Red Rock Mountain. Recommended for travelers looking for a quiet, natural setting with easy access off the main route. Please use established sites to minimize impact.
Moore Creek Campground
Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This cozy campground is partially shaded by evergreens and accommodates both tents and RVs with paved parking spurs, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. Vault toilets and drinking water are available on-site, with boating, fishing, and water sports popular nearby.
Mosquito Ridge Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Damnation Peak offering quiet dispersed camping. The route consists of native dirt and is generally accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions.
Murken Bench Dispersed Camping
This scenic forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options with native dirt pull-outs near Lassen National Forest. The road is open year-round to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy access to quiet pine woodland environments.
Murken Bench Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Murken Bench provides quiet, wooded spots under the pine canopy within Lassen National Forest. Situated near the Hat Creek Rim, the area features native dirt roads suitable for a variety of rigs looking for a peaceful forest stay.
N 1/4 Sec 27 Dispersed
This National Forest road corridor offers dispersed camping in Lassen National Forest with quiet forest settings and access for standard vehicles.
N Bainbridge Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road located in Lassen National Forest near Burney, offering dispersed camping opportunities on a scoria surface surrounded by pine forest.
NE Sec 1 Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt forest road corridor located within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. Standard wooded sites are available along the native dirt surface, which is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
NE Twin Bridges Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along NE Twin Bridges Road within the Lassen National Forest. The route features a native dirt surface and offers quiet forested surroundings with convenient access to nearby scenic points.
Near W Pete Spring Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor along a Forest Service road near West Pete Spring. This area offers quiet, undeveloped sites surrounded by pine forest and is accessible via native dirt roads.
Nelson Point Campground
Paved developed campground managed by the Forest Service, situated along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The site is open for walk-ins in early spring and transitions to group reservations during the summer peak season.
North Ashpan Spur Dispersed
Located within the Lassen National Forest near Ashpan Butte, this dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities accessible to most vehicles.
North Bunchgrass Road Dispersed
Quiet and rustic dispersed camping along North Bunchgrass Road in Lassen National Forest. The corridor provides a peaceful forest environment with access to nearby backcountry hiking.
North Corder Reservoir Road Dispersed
This quiet dirt corridor within the Lassen National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping on native-material ground. Accessible to most vehicles including motorhomes, it provides a peaceful forested retreat near Burney.
North Logan Southwest Road Dispersed
This National Forest corridor in Lassen National Forest provides options for dispersed camping along an unpaved, native-surface road near Wilcox Peak and Logan Mountain.
North Murken Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along North Murken Road in Lassen National Forest. The native dirt road surface is relatively flat and accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions, offering quiet, wooded spots in a scenic pine forest.
North Sec 32 Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor within Lassen National Forest providing direct access for standard vehicles and motorhomes. Dispersed camping is permitted along the route, offering a convenient stopover near the Hat Creek Rim.
North Shore Campground
This developed campground is situated along the scenic northern shore of Lake Britton, offering easy access to water recreation and nearby hiking trails.
North Shore Campground
A developed campground nestled along the shores of Lake Britton in the Shasta-Trinity region. It serves as an excellent base for water recreation and visiting nearby scenic waterfalls.
North Turner Mountain Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor located along North Turner Mountain road in the Lassen National Forest. The native material dirt road provides access to forested pull-offs suitable for self-contained campers.
North Willow Springs Dispersed Corridor
This peaceful forest road corridor provides easy-to-access dispersed camping opportunities in the pine forests of Northern California. Situated near Lassen National Forest, it offers level pullouts suitable for many rig sizes.
Nw Dotys Camp Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Northwest Dotys Camp Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Lassen National Forest. The dirt road winds through scenic pine woodlands with standard-vehicle-accessible pull-offs.
Oak Bottom Campground
A developed lakeside campground offering 26 paved parking-lot style RV sites and separate walk-in tent sites. Situated directly on the shores of Whiskeytown Lake, the RV loop is wide open with minimal shade, making it highly exposed but exceptionally accessible for large rigs and trailers. Amenities include potable water, restrooms, and a dump station on-site.
Old Headquarters Road Dispersed
Old Headquarters Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within Lassen National Forest. The corridor features a mix of dirt and scoria-surfaced terrain suitable for most vehicle types during dry periods.
Old Pittville Highway Dispersed
A quiet corridor of dispersed camping along the Old Pittville Highway within Lassen National Forest, offering primitive camping spots surrounded by pine trees. The unpaved access road provides several pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Old River View Marina Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dirt road corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface. The area is open year-round to all vehicles and motorhomes, located a short distance from the highway.
Old Sawmill Road Dispersed
This scenic gravel forest road offers reliable dispersed camping corridors throughout Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route contains several flat pull-offs suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles.
Old U.S. Route 99 Dispersed Area
A corridor of dispersed pullouts along Old U.S. Route 99 near Shasta Lake, located within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. These roadside pullouts offer basic, quiet overnight parking options for self-contained rigs, though official day-use areas and nearby closed campgrounds in the vicinity may prohibit camping.
PC Creek Guard Station Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service road corridor located in Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Chirpchatter Mountain, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
A quiet, primitive creekside campground shaded by canyon oaks and alder trees along Clear Creek. While officially designated for tent camping, small campervans and passenger vehicles can be accommodated in the limited parking spaces of sites 4 through 9. Facilities include picnic tables, fire pits, bear-resistant storage lockers, and vault toilets, though drinking water is not provided. Advanced registration is required, and visitors must possess a valid national parks entry pass.
Petro Commercial Parking
A paved parking area associated with a commercial fuel station, suitable for brief staging or quick overnight rests.
Pine Point Campground
Pine Point Campground is a developed facility situated on the scenic McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground features paved parking spurs, tent pads, picnic tables, grills, and bear boxes surrounded by evergreens. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. It serves as an excellent base for boating, fishing, and exploring the surrounding national forest.
Pismire Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Pismire Ridge offers dispersed camping along a dirt forest road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The road winds through a secluded, quiet forest environment typical of northern California.
Pit 4 Powerhouse River Access
A scenic river access point on Shasta-Trinity National Forest land along the Pit River, accessible by a native dirt and gravel road.
Pit 4 Tunnel Intake Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Pit 4 Tunnel Intake road within the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers primitive camping options surrounded by peaceful woodlands near Chalk Mountain and the Pit River.
Pit Hat Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Pit Hat Creek Road within the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Pit Lake West Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor within Shasta-Trinity National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities near Burney Falls. The native material road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, making it a convenient option close to local attractions.
Pit Long Valley Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt spur road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Pit River Campground
A developed BLM campground along the Pit River offering basic amenities and excellent river access. It features concrete pads with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, a kayak launch, and a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier. A nearby hydroelectric station produces a constant overnight hum, which may bother sensitive sleepers, and insect activity is high during warmer seasons.
Pit Silica Mine Road Dispersed
This dirt access road leads into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near the historic Pit Silica Mine, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the route. The native dirt surface is generally suitable for all vehicle types in dry conditions, providing a quiet retreat close to Burney Falls.
Pit So Arkright Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Pit So Arkright Road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney, offering forested sites on native dirt and gravel terrain.
Pit Timber Crater East
A peaceful corridor within Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The native material road surface provides straightforward access into dense, tranquil pine forest.
Pit Timber Crater Road Dispersed
A remote forest road corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. Ideal for those seeking a quiet forest setting with straightforward access.
Pit Wiley Gs Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along Pit Wiley Gs Road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. This native-material dirt road offers standard dispersed camping opportunities under mature pines with scenic, secluded forest surroundings.
Planet Fitness Redding
A standard Planet Fitness parking lot off Presidio Street in Redding. Paved parking is available on the outer edges of the lot, with access to clean restrooms and hot showers inside the gym for members.
Pole Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities are available along the native material dirt corridor of Pole Creek Road within Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Ponderosa Way Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Lassen National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt and gravel surfaces. The area is surrounded by tranquil pine forests and is located near several natural springs and Black Butte.
Pump Station Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native material dirt road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area provides simple forested camping options with easy road access.
Redding RV Park
This is a clean, family-run, paved RV park located just off Interstate 5 on the outskirts of Redding, featuring 148 serviced sites.
Rend Island Campground
Rend Island Campground is a boat-in-only developed camping area situated on Shasta Lake within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Rite Aid Burney
A commercial parking lot located in Burney, offering a paved surface for single-night stops. The setting is typical of a retail storefront, with nearby services.
Rock Garden North Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rock Garden North road within the Lassen National Forest, surrounded by scenic pine woods and volcanic buttes.
Rocky Campground
Rocky Campground is a quiet, shaded destination nestled along Hat Creek in the Lassen National Forest. It features approximately eight designated sites, each equipped with a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. The location is peaceful and highly scenic, though overhead clearance and narrow turns make it unsuitable for large RVs. Note that while pit toilets are available, potable water must be brought in or sourced nearby.
Sacramento River RV Park
A well-maintained commercial RV park situated along the Sacramento River in Anderson. The park features full hookups, a clubhouse, clean showers, and an outdoor swimming pool, making it a reliable comfort stop in high summer heat.
Salt Creek Dispersed Area
An official US Forest Service shoreline camping area offering direct waterfront access along Shasta Lake. During the summer operating season, portable toilets and trash collection are provided on-site for a daily fee. In the off-season, the gate to the immediate shoreline loop may be closed, but camping remains permitted in the upper turnouts free of charge on a pack-in, pack-out basis. Expect active rail traffic on the nearby bridge.
Salt Creek North Beach Dispersed Area
A scenic shoreline dispersed camping area situated on the northern beach of Salt Creek on Shasta Lake. Campers can park directly on the gravelly flats close to the water, although usable space fluctuates depending on reservoir levels. Given its close proximity to the highway, it is highly accessible but experiences regular traffic noise.
Salt Creek Shoreline Dispersed Zone
This scenic dispersed shoreline camping zone is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake. The area features waterfront gravel pull-outs, a primitive boat launch area, and space near Salt Creek Inlet. Active railway lines pass directly overhead, meaning overnight visitors should expect some loud train noise. Camping is free and fully dispersed during the off-season, while a seasonal permit or fee is required during popular summer months.
Sandy Burn Forest Road Dispersed
A forested dispersed camping corridor winding along Forest Road 33N55 (Sandy Burn), located north of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The native-surface road contains rocky, rutted sections requiring higher clearance to reach the secluded spots. Pull-offs along the road offer views of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen nestled within pine forest.
Sandy Rock South Flats
A quiet dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping spots within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The area is characterized by pine trees and native-dirt surfaces suitable for travelers looking for peace and quiet.
Se Julia Glover Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Se Julia Glover Road within the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Se Sec 36
This dispersed camping corridor along Se Sec 36 Road offers quiet, forested sites in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types and provides plenty of space for standard rigs.
Sec 28 Spur 1 Dispersed
This USFS spur road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest provides quiet, undeveloped camping opportunities on native dirt terrain. Located near Burney and Rock Creek Falls, the road is open year-round for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Sec 8 Spur 2 Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor situated along Section 8 Spur 2 within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. This native-material forest road offers basic dirt pull-offs surrounded by pine forest.
Section 19 Spur Dispersed
This forest spur road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. The dirt road features a scoria surface and provides quiet, wooded sites suitable for various rig types.
Shamin Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping options along a native material forest road.
Shasta Campground
A well-maintained BLM developed campground situated right along the Sacramento River directly below the Shasta Dam. It serves as a popular hub for off-highway vehicles and features 27 designated campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and potable water access. Access requires crossing Shasta Dam via Coram Road, which is strictly subject to security checkpoints, ID verification, and nightly gate closures between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Shasta Caverns Parking Lot
A gravel and paved parking area located near the Shasta Caverns visitor center, offering straightforward access from the nearby highway. The lot provides a staging point close to Lake Shasta, though overnight stays are subject to national forest day-use restrictions.
Shasta Dam Boulevard Pull-offs
A series of large, level gravel pull-offs situated along Shasta Dam Boulevard just outside the dam's security boundaries. These spots offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding valley and mountains. The road quietens significantly overnight once the dam gates close, making for a peaceful stay. Standard dispersed camping guidelines apply, and vehicles must remain entirely off the pavement.
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Shasta Marina Goat Camp Road Dispersed
This forest road provides dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Shasta Lake. The native-surface road is generally suitable for all vehicle types and offers standard 14-day stay limits on National Forest land.
Shasta-Trinity Forest Road Nw Sec 24
This dirt forest corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road.
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Sheep Camp Primitive Campground
Sheep Camp is a primitive, tent-only campground nestled in the tall pines and firs of the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The site offers a peaceful setting overlooking scenic Brandy Creek, with trails nearby leading to cascading waterfalls. Facilities are basic, featuring picnic tables, campfire rings, bear-resistant storage lockers, and a shared vault toilet, but no drinking water is available.
Sheep Camp Spur S Dispersed
This remote Forest Service spur road in Lassen National Forest provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The native dirt and gravel road winds through a peaceful pine forest setting.
Silverthorn Day Use Road
This unpaved forest road provides access to the Silverthorn Day Use area on the shores of Shasta Lake. While the gravel road itself is open year-round, overnight parking and camping are strictly restricted within designated day-use facility boundaries.
Silverthorn Point Dispersed Camping
This dirt road corridor leads toward Silverthorn Point on Shasta Lake, offering quiet dispersed camping within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The native-surface road is accessible to most standard vehicles and motorhomes, operating under standard Forest Service guidelines.
Six Mile Hill (FR 18) Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Six Mile Hill Road (Designated Road 18) within the Lassen National Forest. This dirt and gravel road winds through quiet pine forests, offering secluded pull-outs suitable for boondocking and dry camping close to nature.
Ski Island
A rugged shoreline camping spot located on Ski Island. This primitive area is situated on a peninsula within the lake and is primarily accessed by boaters seeking a quiet shoreline stay.
South Bird Flat
An accessible forest road corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping spots along a native-material dirt road.
South Cornaz Spring Dispersed Corridor
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Lassen National Forest. Situated near Cinder Butte and Cornaz Peak, this area provides shaded spots along a native-surface dirt road.
South Fork Bailey Road Dispersed
Tranquil dispersed camping along South Fork Bailey road in Lassen National Forest. The corridor features beautiful creekside pullouts alongside South Fork Blue Creek, providing peaceful settings under dense pine canopy with easy access to nearby Manzanita Lake.
South Halls Flat Well Road Dispersed
This forest corridor in Lassen National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities set amidst a serene pine woodland. The native material dirt road offers several informal pullouts suitable for dry-weather camping.
South Ramp Ring Road
This unpaved gravel corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Shasta Lake.
South Sec 14 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along South Sec 14 in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering forested sites on a native dirt road.
South Sec 23 Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along the native material South Sec 23 dirt road within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It offers direct forest access with standard dispersed sites suitable for various rigs during dry weather.
Southeast Proctor Road Dispersed
A dirt forest road corridor within the Lassen National Forest area, offering opportunities for dispersed vehicle camping.
Southwest Burney Mountain Spur
A secluded native-dirt spur road in Lassen National Forest offering rustic dispersed camping near the base of Burney Mountain.
Southwest Little Valley Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Southwest Little Valley Road in the Lassen National Forest.
State Park - Pioneer Campground
Shaded, developed campground sites within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, situated close to the park visitor center and main trail networks.
State Park - Pioneer Cemetery Trail Hike and Bike Campground
A dedicated primitive campground loop inside the state park restricted to travelers arriving on foot or by bicycle. Located near the historic Pioneer Cemetery trail.
State Park - Rim Campground
A developed loop within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Rim Campground provides excellent shade and easy access to the Rim Trail and spectacular waterfall views.
Stein Creek Forest Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native dirt road in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Subway Caves Day Use Area
Day-use trailhead parking lot for the Subway Cave lava tube. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
Sugarloaf Beach Dispersed Area
Scenic shoreline dispersed camping area along Sugarloaf Beach on the shores of Shasta Lake. The access road is mostly paved before transitioning to unpaved beach tracks that lead directly to spacious waterfront spots.
Summit Lake Road (ST DR 37)
This route provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. Located near Rock Creek Falls, the native material dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Summit Lake Road (State Drive 37) Dispersed
A native-material forest road corridor providing dispersed camping options under the canopy of Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Summit Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Summit Lake Road (FA37) within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This area offers rustic, unpaved roadside pullouts nestled in a pine forest setting, suitable for dry-weather boondocking.
Supermann Boulevard / Mineral Road Dispersed
A cluster of peaceful forest pullouts located along Mineral Road and Supermann Boulevard just outside the northwest boundary of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Sites range from shaded clearings tucked deep within the ponderosa pines to flat gravel turnouts suitable for larger self-contained vehicles. A seasonal creek flows near some sites, offering a tranquil back-to-nature atmosphere close to key park trailheads.
Terry Blue Lakes Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running along Terry Blue Lakes Road in Lassen National Forest, offering quiet forest spots suitable for most rigs.
Trail Head Forest Road
Dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet National Forest Service road corridor near Lassen National Forest.
Trail In RV Park
A basic, full-service private RV park located off Old U.S. Route 99, offering full hookups and pull-through sites.
Turner Mountain Lookout Road
A scenic forest road corridor ascending Turner Mountain in Lassen National Forest, providing dispersed camping sites along a dirt road.
Turntable Bay Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Turntable Bay Road on the shores of Shasta Lake. The route features numerous dirt pull-offs and spur trails leading down to the water's edge, offering excellent spots for swimming and fishing. Note that the unmaintained road is highly potholed and rough, with some steep, rutted sections closer to the lake that require high clearance.
Upper Mineral Summit Spur Dispersed
This quiet forest service corridor offers dispersed camping nestled in Lassen National Forest. The native material road provides several pull-offs suitable for those seeking a secluded wooded setting off the beaten path.
Upper Oak Bottom Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road. The area features shaded campsites under a dense pine canopy and is seasonally accessible during the warmer months, providing a peaceful escape.
W Sec 4 Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road W Sec 4 in the Modoc National Forest area. It features a native material dirt road leading into standard northern California pine forest scenery.
Walmart Anderson
A paved commercial parking lot located near Interstate 5. While signs indicate no overnight parking, store management permits discreet, single-night stays if parked at the back of the lot. Rigs must remain self-contained without extending slide-outs. Always verify with store staff upon arrival.
Wander Lane / Sandy Passage Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Sandy Passage (Wander Lane) within Lassen National Forest. Several established campsites lie nestled in a tall pine forest adjacent to Hat Creek, offering scenic water views and immediate access to hiking trails. Standard passenger vehicles can easily reach the initial campsites, though the access road gains steepness as it continues further inland.
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Waters Gulch Trail Head Road Corridor
This scenic unpaved corridor winding through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Shasta Lake offers standard dispersed camping opportunities along the access roads.
Way West Badger Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road within Lassen National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic pine forest setting. The road features a native material dirt surface suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
West Doyle Butte Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Lassen National Forest area near Burney. The route winds through a pine forest setting, providing flat spots suitable for various rig setups.
West Dutch Flat Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along West Dutch Flat Road and its adjacent spur within Lassen National Forest. The area features forested dirt roads winding near Dutch Butte, offering rustic boondocking opportunities near Burney.
West Jones Valley Access
West Jones Valley Access is an unpaved forest road corridor located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Bella Vista. It provides access to several shoreline camping areas and dispersed sites near Shasta Lake. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, offering a quiet forest setting close to the water.
West Lava Rim Road Dispersed
This dirt and gravel road winds through the pine forests of Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Burney. It offers quiet, wooded dispersed camping opportunities along the corridor on native material surfaces.
West Moon Tie Road Dispersed
Located within the Lassen National Forest near Burney, California, this forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The gravel road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, providing a peaceful retreat under the pines. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Lassen area.
West Procter Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along West Procter Creek Road in the Lassen National Forest area. The aggregate gravel road is accessible for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, winding through quiet forest terrain.
West Wilson Spring Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road winds through Lassen National Forest near Burney, offering opportunities for dispersed camping. The route features a native dirt surface that is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area
A developed day-use group picnic area situated on the northern shore of Whiskeytown Lake. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited, with use restricted to daytime hours.
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Win-River Casino RV Parking
A commercial casino parking area offering dedicated, paved RV spaces with hookups alongside standard parking areas. Overnight vehicle camping is strictly restricted to paid RV sites, as security actively patrols and prohibits free stealth camping in the standard parking lots.
Winnibulli Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering quiet primitive dispersed camping opportunities. It provides easy access to the surrounding forest and mountains for standard vehicles in dry weather.