McCloud Bridge Campground is located near Lakehead in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The area features forested terrain with the McCloud River nearby. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and visitors can explore Shasta Lake and Castle Crags State Park, both accessible within an hour.

## Overview

 McCloud Bridge Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, it has a total of 14 sites; 3 double sites and 11 single sites with an average back in around 35ft. This campground has vault restrooms and water spigots. There are picnic tables, bear lockers, and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is on the water when the lake is at full pool. The campground is 17 miles back on Gilman Road making it a more remote campground. This campground has no cell service. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. 
## Recreation

 Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. There is something for everyone. Enjoy multiple marinas and natural wonders making it the perfect destination for adventure. Different Species of fish in Shasta Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, bluegill, black crappie, Sacramento sucker, white sturgeon, squawfish, white catfish, Threadfin shad, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, riffle sculpin. Trout fishing best during spring fishing on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay, The Sacremento arm, Big Backbone Creek, and Little Squaw Creek, during summer trout move to deeper lake levels successful baits are live minnows, and marshmallow /egg combinations. Successful lures used for trolling are Kastmasters, Rebels, Thinfins, Z-rays, Z-r or X-5 Flatfish, and Rapalas. Bass Fishing Good year round but best during spring and early summer, fishing in shallower waters is best. Successful baits are mostly live baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits. 
## Natural Features

 Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. Lakeside sites at McCloud Bridge offer excellent views and access to the water when lake is at full pool. Wildlife is abundant in the area. 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 275-8113. 
## Nearby Attractions

 There are several attractions in the area for a list view our website: [Local Attractions][1] 
## Charges & Cancellations

 Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check or cash refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov. 

[1]: https://www.shastatrinitycamping.com/area

McCloud Bridge Campground

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Large campground it has 14 sites. A few of the sites are double sites pretty huge for 2 groups. The water is low right now (may 2021) but, normally it would be walking distance to the water even a few 100 feet. There is clean bathrooms, water, bear bins, and fire rings as well as trash cans! The fee is $25. There is no camp host so bring your own wood.  There is also a little day use area if you want to just bring your paddle board/kayak for a day.

The water is very low right now so the only water flowing is the mc cloud creek so it is hard to be in the water if you don’t want to be pushed away.  Normally Shasta lake is full and you can swim around. 

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