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Rattlesnake Cr. near Hwy 36, Shasta-Trinity NF

Swimming and hiking draw campers to this dispersed site along Rattlesnake Creek in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, where the river provides direct water access. RVs are limited to 25 feet. Nearby developed options include Hells Gate Campground and Forest Glen Guard Station, both within a few miles southwest. Bring your own water and come ready to settle in along the creek.

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Map & DirectionsRattlesnake Cr. near Hwy 36, Shasta-Trinity NF is located in California near Hayfork

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40.39178835636096 N
123.27557010169232 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Norman J.

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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2026

An option where there are few along HWY 36

This dispered site is 75 miles west of I5 and Red Bluff and just north of Hwy 36 about a 1/2 mile along USFS [Shasta-Trinity] Road 30N59. It is about 7 miles west of the 36/3 junction. Also about 3-4 miles east of USFS campgrounds Forest Glen and 2-3 miles east of Hell Gate. The entrance road here (30N59) is not very well marked but there is a large road sign on the south shoulder of 36, as shown in the pics, that is directly across from the entrance. Road 30N59 was not well maintaned (as of July 2026) but passable with care even with my 2wd SUV and teardrop. Like most disperesed camping bring everything and pack it out. Note - on Google Maps forest rd 30N59 is called Lower Rattlesnake Rd. Sites are flat areas with grass along the margins of 30N59 and right along the creek which was flowing well even in July.

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