Mcbride Springs Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Medicine Lake Dump Station · 39.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 41.3526, -122.2820
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Situated on the lower slopes of Mt. Shasta at an elevation of 5000 feet, this popular campground has 12 sites with tables and fire rings, suitable for tents and small RV's. It has vault toilets and a 7 day stay limit. It usually opens by Memorial Day weekend and closes near the end of October. Conveniently located on Mt. Shasta and only a few minutes from I-5, services and supplies. A miniature spring-fed seasonal creek flows through the campground, and a hand operated pump provides well water.
From the USFS.
Is Mcbride Springs Campground free?
No. Mcbride Springs Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Mcbride Springs Campground?
From the Mt. Shasta Ranger Station, head east on Alma Street (towards the mountain). Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the signal onto Mt. Shasta Blvd. Continue two blocks to the next signal at Lake Street and turn left. Stay on Lake Street. You will climb a hill and veer to the left. You are now on Everitt Memorial Highway. Stay on this road through the four way stop, past the school (on the right) and over the railroad tracks. You will leave town and begin driving up the mountain. In 4 miles there will be a sign for McBride Springs Campground.
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.
