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Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Old Station Dump Site · 37.0 mi
Coordinates
40.7651, -122.1192
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.7651° N · 122.1192° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Arbuckle Flat is one of four boat-access only campgrounds on Shasta lake. Located far up the Pit Arm of the lake, this facility is very popular with those visitors who want to get away from the crowds. Whether or not the access is difficult varies depends on the current lake level, this is a "Pack In, Pack Out" campground.

From the USFS.

Is Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground free?

Yes. Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground?

This is a boat access only campground located on the upper portion of the Pit Arm of Shasta Lake, closet USFS boar ramp is Jones Valley.

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Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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