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Description : Situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Shasta at an elevation of 5000 feet, this popular campground has 12 sites with tables and fire rings, suitable for tents and small RV's. Vault toilets and water available. 7 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations. Usually opens by Memorial Day weekend and closes near the end of October. Conveniently located on Mt. Shasta and only a few minutes from I-5, services and supplies. A miniature spring-fed seasonal creek flows through the campground, and a hand operated pump provides well water. _ Special note : In 2009 a root disease was discovered in the campground that affected all of the white fir trees, killing some and infecting others. These hazardous trees were removed in early 2011 to allow the campground to be reopened for use. A major effort by the Forest Service to clean up the debris and replant non-affected native species in the campground occured throughout the spring of this year. Although the area has been temporarily impacted, in time nature will restore this popular campground to pristine conditions._
From the Mt. Shasta Ranger Station, head east on Alma Street (towards the mountain). Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the signal onto Mt. Shasta Blvd. Continue two blocks to the next signal at Lake Street and turn left. Stay on Lake Street. You will climb a hill and veer to the left. You are now on Everitt Memorial Highway. Stay on this road through the four way stop, past the school (on the right) and over the railroad tracks. You will leave town and begin driving up the mountain. In 4 miles there will be a sign for McBride Springs Campground.
Great spot to camp! Bathrooms were clean. There's currently no running water but town is only 5 minutes away. We stayed there for a couple of days with no problems. The campsites were well spaced out and cheap. Everyone we met was friendly. We had a lady come up and say she gave birth at our campsite 35 years ago which was weird but funny.
I agree with the other reviewer. Very reluctant to share about this Campground. Most campsites are well-spaced between pine trees. Very laid-back, quiet Campground!! It's for adults. I didn't hear any children when I was here. Thanks be to God!!! There's no water, so you have to bring your water. It Is first come, first serve. I need to give a special shout-out to the camp host, Carol & Don. They are the camp host with the most!
What a beautiful place at the base of Mt Shasta. There is a tremendous amount of good energy here. A small creek from the springs runs through the campground. I lucked out and scored spot #7. I attached a picture of the view from my spot.
It is first come first serve and there are only 14 sites so arrive early. It did fill up on a Tuesday night but at $10 it's to be expected.
Pit toilets and pump drinking water.
Lovely little spot with well spaced campsites. And views of Shasta right from the site. We went on a Sunday in October so it was pretty quiet. Not sure how it is on weekends and prime time summer. Great proximity to the mountain bike trails at Gateway trailhead.
