Shafter Picnic Site

Area Status: Open

For day trips to Butte Creek, the Shafter Picnic Area provides a great spot for lunch. There are 3 picnic sites and day use parking.

At a Glance

Fees:	No fee
Restrictions:	Dogs on leash only.
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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

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

Picnicking

For day trips to Butte Creek, the Shafter Picnic Area provides a great spot for lunch. There are 3 picnic sites and day use parking. Be sure not to park in campsites.

No. of Sites	3
Reservation Info	Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served.
Fire Information	Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
No. of Accessible sites	None
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Scenic Driving

A short drive south off the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway from Macdoel on Old State Highway.

Pavement Type for Parking

Paved

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