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Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late June on heavy snow years, and usually sees late season snowfall in early November, possibly October. It is a popular site for meditation/retreat groups. **Maximum stay limit is 7 days per group and or indvidual(s)**
Most visitors enjoy the peace and solitude of the forest setting. Several hiking trails are located nearby, including the trail to the historic stone cabin at timberline owned and operated by the Sierra Club Foundation. Also within a few miles are Upper and Lower Panther Meadows, the access trail to South Gate Meadows and the trail to Gray Butte.
Facilities include several picnic tables, an established fire ring, bear proof trash recepticles and vault toilet. Limited garbage service is provided and visitors are asked to pack out what they can. There is no water at this site; please bring your own. Campfires are allowed with a California Campfire Permit. Gathering of dead and down firewood is allowed for use while in the campground.
The campground is situated in an old growth forest of Shasta red fir. The forest provides plenty of shade and has open sunny spots as well. There is no view of the upper mountain from this location; however, views to the west and south include the Trinity Alps, Mount Eddy, and Castle Crags.
The area offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and climbing routes to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta City is 10 miles away and provides full services including grocery stores and restaurants.
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
From Interstate 5, take exit number 738. Head east through the town of Mt. Shasta on Lake Street. Lake Street becomes the Everitt Memorial Highway as it ascends the mountain. At about milepost 9, look for the campground entrance sign on the left.
Group campground is closed, but directly across the street is the individual campground with more spaces than you can dream of! Best nights ever cant recommend enough!!
Love it! Peaceful, powerful, plenty of private spots and it's free. No toilets unless you cross the street to group site area😉 journey on!
I drove by where Google maps said this place was multiple times and could not find the campground. Unsure if user error or it no longer exists.
Says “Day use only” and … the day use parking lot says that “dispersed camping is available on east side of the highway” so, you’re good to free no-facilities camp on opposite side the highway. Only suitable for high top van or smaller though.
Weekend Camping with the Family at Red Fir Flat Group. To find you would need to drive though the Day Use area and Pass Gate (just push gate open). Location is Beautiful, 25 Min drive to Lake or Falls. No showers and Bathroom is a walk away. Has 2 Tables and a Fire Ring. The Only thing is the People trying to take your site by Posting Sign (see Pic). She figure we would get confuse and Turn around but we Still when though gate. She ask if she could stay with us but not posible since we wouldn't Feel safe with a Random Stranger there. When we left she had already posted the Sign again with New Dates. Don't Fall for Fake sign. Otherwise it a Great place for the Family. Phone Signal Was Great.
