McCloud Reservoir Boat Ramp

The Boat Ramp Facility at the McCloud Reservoir offers public access to the lake that is managed by PG&E. Facilities include parking for vehicles with trailers, two picnic tables, garbage pick-up, and a vault toilet. Day use only. Features: The McCloud Reservoir/McCloud Dam is the division between the Upper McCloud River and the Lower McCloud River. Mud Creek, which originates from the Konwakiton Glacier on Mt. Shasta, flows into the upper section of the river and then into the lake. It is known for its silt/sand and ash-laden waters. This silt remains suspended in the calmer lake water, refracting the color of the sky and giving the lake a vivid turquoise hue, similar to other glacier-fed lakes.

Traditionally known to locals as the McCloud Reservoir, or the Res, it is a popular fishery. Scenic views include forests, brilliant blue-green waters, Mt. Shasta, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Bear, Deer, and otters. Water skiing or jet skiing on the lake should be conducted with courtesy to other recreationists and in the southern or downstream part of the reservoir after the big island. Speed in all coves should be no more than 5 mph. DO NOT park in the red striped area near the ramp, it is for boat launching only. Large parking slots are intended for vehicles with boat trailers only, not passenger or trailer-less vehicles.

It is against the rules to either fish from, use as a base to swim or jump from, nor suntan or picnic on the boat dock at any time. It is for the loading and unloading of boat passengers and equipment only. Do not clog up the area when others are trying to load or unload.

Keep the ramp clear for boaters backing trailers, again the red slashed area is a NO PARKING zone.

General Information

This facility is a Day-Use Area and visitors are welcome from sunrise until sunset.

Day use parking permits can be purchased for $5 at the kiosk by the restroom. Annual parking permits are $25.00 and only available at McCloud Ranger District Office (Located at 2019 Forest Rd, McCloud, Ca.) or Mount Shasta District office (Located at 204 W. Alma St., Mt. Shasta, Ca.).

America The Beautiful Interagency Recreation Passes:
Holders of Senior and Access Passes are entitled to a 50% discount of the posted fee at Forest Service facilities that charge a standard amenity fee. These passes are available at Ranger Stations and Visitor Information Centers. Both the day-use and annual parking permits can be purchased at half price when using your Senior or Access passes.

Persons over 62 years of age or the permanently disabled are eligible for these passes. There is a fee for Senior Passes.

For more information on these passes, please check with the Interagency Recreation Passes website.

No camping, do not park in the red slashed area, no recreating from or on boat dock other than launching or retrieving boats.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day

Even if you don't use the Boat Ramp, you must have a valid parking pass to park.

This facility has a self-registration/fee station (for the $5.00 day use fee only) next to the restrooms and trash containers.

An annual pass is $25.00 and is available through either the McCloud or Mt. Shasta Ranger Stations. Annual pass is good for a year from the time of purchase.

Pets are allowed in the recreation areas unless posted. They
must be on a leash, no more than six feet when in a developed site and when other public are present.

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: 41.15676326

Longitude: -122.0895042

Directions

From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn right on SR 89. Go approximately 1/2 mile to the left turn lane. Turn left on to Forest Road 11 and drive for 12 miles. Stay left at the Y.

Parking

This is a Day-Use Fee Pay area. You must display a valid permit visibly, on the dash of your vehicle, whether you use the boat ramp or simply parking in the parking lot.