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Madrone Campground

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Shasta National Forest's Madrone Campground sits at the end of a rough, unpaved road that reviewers consistently describe as taking over an hour to drive despite covering around 20 miles. No cell service reaches the site. A stream runs close to most campsites and provides the main water source, since there is no running water on-site. Bring a water supply. Bears have been reported in the area.

The campground is free, open year-round, and includes fire pits, pit toilets, and picnic tables. RVs are limited to 16 feet, and the access road conditions make this a poor fit for low-clearance vehicles. Campers looking for places to camp near Shasta National Forest have other options with easier access, but Madrone suits those who want a no-cost, remote site with a stream nearby and no crowds. It works best for self-sufficient campers with high-clearance or 4x4 vehicles.

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Map & DirectionsMadrone Campground is located in California near Round Mountain

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Directions

From I-5, take Highway 299 East 31 miles to Fenders Ferry Road (Road 27). On Fenders Ferry Road, drive approximately 18 miles.

Coordinates

40.92400004 N
122.09400075 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Drive Time

1 hr 22 min from Redding, CA
4 hrs 37 min from Medford, OR

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Reviews3 Camper Reviews - Madrone Campground

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Guests frequently mentioned the remote, scenic location with beautiful redwoods and stream access. The rough 20+ mile dirt road requires 4WD and takes 30+ minutes. Basic facilities available but no running water or cell service.

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Genesis C.

Guide

Reviewed May. 8, 2025

Be prepared to drive a hour off road

Such a neat tucked away campground, but it is a little over an hour of windy dirt Road lots of drop off on the edges but beautiful views of Reddings humongous trees be prepared to go potty either in the water or in an out house no running water available so I brought a 10 gallon water jug from Lowe’s and used that but I Bathed in the river

SiteB1? i think

Month of VisitMay

Justin W.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 4, 2023

Nice spot for fishing.

Don’t believe those pictures. The waterfall is about 8 miles away on a road that will take you at least 30 minutes to drive to because of how rough it is. It does however have a nice stream that runs along the camp site. Be prepared for bears. Almost immediately after casting a line in I hear a chuffing noise on the opposite side of the little river. The road leading in is unpaved and you will need 4x4. It took me about an hour to make the 20 mile drive.

Month of VisitMay

Shane J.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2021

Secluded and peaceful

Stayed a night with three friends. Would recommend bringing a group as it is secluded and pretty far out there. The paved road turns into a dirt road that takes you about 20 minutes to get to the camp ground itself. There are fire pits, toilets and a running stream close to most of the camp sites. Visited in April so Potem falls which is on your way to Madrone was running and very nice. Bring some sort of protection and medical kit just in case. No signal and far out.

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