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Shafter Campground
Area Status: Closed
Shafter is a tranquil campground next to lush meadows containing wildflowers found early in the season. The S.P. railroad tracks go right past the campground, occasionally campers can enjoy the trains as they go by. Butte Creek is regularly stocked with rainbow and brown trout and offers good fishing early in the season.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $10 per night |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Two vehicles allowed per campsite, including trailers. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dogs. Camping limit 14 days. |
| Closest Towns: | Bray, Macdoel |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From I-5 in Weed, CA travel northwest on US Hwy 97 approx 28 miles to Tennant Road. Turn east on Tennant Road approx 5 miles to Old State Hwy. Turn onto Old State Hwy and continue past the town of Bray for a total of 8 miles to the campground. Or, from Hwy 97 at Macdoel go south on Old State Hwy approx 9 miles to the campground.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served. |
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 10 |
RV Camping
General Info:
ParkingWatch overhead for low-hanging branches
| No. of Sites | 10 |
| Reservation Info | No reservations |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
| Hookup - Water | Water available, no hook-ups |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | 40' |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
| Fish Species | Trout |
| Special Designations | Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement" |
| Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
| Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the creek and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.Viewing Plants
Scenic Driving
A short drive south off the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway from Macdoel on Old State Highway.| Pavement Type for Parking | Paved |
| Vechicle Clearance | Watch for low branches. |
Swimming
Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar in the Butte Creek.| Clothing Requirements | Swimming attire required. |
| Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
| Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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