Established Camping

Red Fir Flat Group Campground

3 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Overview

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)

Recreation

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

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.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

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.

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Access

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

Stay Connected

WiFi
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Verizon
Good
AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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haelie A.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2022

Lots of dispersed camping!

We went to this campground but there is a bunch of signs about reservations only, even though it said first come first serve on the website- (also there was not a single person in the actual campground.) plus, if you continue down the road (it looks like a big loop- GAIA is a good app for navigation) there is dispersed free camping that looks the exact same 👍🏼 and no fines! only recommendation is to show up during daylight because the dirt roads are a little bumpy and so hard to see after dark! we stayed the weekend before halloween, no snow but low 40's at night!

ALSO, for any 4WD lovers, we got some good wheeling in too around here!

Sitedispersed

Month of VisitNovember

G S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2020

Good open camp area.

There are grest amounts of trees throughout the cam ground, fire pits are abundant and lots of space from you neighbors. We have stayed 3 nights, no hastles or pay was required.

devyn D.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2018

Great campsite for summit attempts

I stayed at this campsite the night before my group and I climbed up to Helen Lake to setup basecamp. I got to the trailhead around 3:30 and hung out around the area. The rangers are amazing, super friendly and offer a lot of information about the climb. There are campsites all over the place, but I stayed in my car so I don't have any information about the sites themselves. You have unreal views of Mt Shasta and when I was there the gate was locked to go up to Old Ski Bowl so I took my bike to go check it out. It was super cool!

Month of VisitJuly

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Location

Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located in California

Directions

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.