Camp 4 Group Campsite and Day Use Area
This is a group Campsite for parties ranging from 2-30. It is a developed campground with tables, fire pits, restroom with vault toilet and garbage pickup. 15 day-stay limit. Permitted campers at this site must stay within site boundaries and not spill over into the day use area.
Behind the group camp site the Camp 4 day use area is open to the public. There is NO camping allowed in this area.
Please do not dam up the river, it must flow to remain healthy.
Reservations
Reserve this site on recreation.gov
Be sure you are reserving Camp 4 Group camp in McCloud, Ca. (There is a Camp 4 in Yosemite)
General Information
May 1 to end of November 1
Day-Use Area visitors are welcome from sunrise to sunset.
For group camp, check out is at 2:00pm.
Please do not dam up the river with rocks or wood, this alters the current and promotes algae growth.
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $30 per night
Pets are allowed in the recreation areas unless posted. They
must be on a leash, no more than six feet long when in a developed site, and when other public are present. You must clean up after your pets.
Address: 2019 Forest Road McCloud, CA 96057
Phone: 530-964-2184
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.23419051
Longitude: -121.9858296
Elevation
3600'
Directions
Head south on Hwy 89 past the town of McCloud towards Reno, Lassen Park. Turn right off hwy 89 onto the River Loop Rd. (Fowlers/Lower Falls exit). Travel approximately .5 miles and take a left towards Middle and Upper Falls (Forest Service Road Number 40N44). Continue on this road until you come to a stop sign. Go through the stop sign and travel 1.5 miles till you see a sign for Camp 4 on your right. Turn, and continue down this gravel road for .5 miles to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
There is no drinking water at this site. Water is available at the McCloud Ranger Station.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
The McCloud River and its tributaries offer excellent fishing opportunities. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks the Upper McCloud River at Lower Falls with Rainbow trout. Anglers also occasionally catch German brown trout from earlier stockings or those that traveled up
from the McCloud Reservoir, and Brook trout.
Remember that the Bull Trout or Dolly Varden is an
endangered species and should be released if caught.
Fishing regulations: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing
Swimming Info
For hikers looking to cool off in the summer heat, Cattle Camp Day Use, the Middle Falls, and Lower Falls offer popular swimming holes, for those brave enough to take on the cool waters.
Viewing Wildlife
Biking - Mountain Info
Please be courteous and allow space for passing trail users.
Hiking Info
The non-motorized multi-user trail follows the McCloud River for approximately 15 miles beginning at
Lower Falls until its terminus at Algoma Campground. You may also join the trail near the very North
Eastern campsite in the popular Fowler’s Campground. It is rated as an ‘Easy’ hike, but there is one
place along the trail that could prove difficult to some hikers and cyclists, which is the short section of
trail from Middle Falls to the Middle Falls overlook. This is a short switchback section of trail and
involves a little bit of an uphill climb, including stairs.
While walking, please be sure and watch your footing on loose rocks and steep slopes. Children and pets should be kept under close supervision.