Deadlun Campground
Deadlun Campground is located at Iron Canyon Reservoir, a beautiful 500 acre lake located in a mountainous area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest at an elevation of 2,696 feet. With 15 miles of forested shoreline and surrounding natural environment, the reservoir is a pleasant destination for anglers, campers, hunters and 4 wheel drive enthusiasts.
There are two developed campgrounds (Deadlun and the PG&E managed Hawkins Landing), many undeveloped camping spots, a boat ramp for small boats and a network of primitive roads and trails surrounding the reservoir. Nearby is the Pacific Crest Trail and the Pit River Canyon. Solitude is not uncommon, despite the lake's popularity.
This campground is a wonderful hideaway. From here, forest routes and OHV trails can be taken toward Lake McCloud or down towards Shasta Lake. This is a wonderful campground to base your OHV adventures from! More information and directions
General Information
Year round
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
Groceries, bait/tackle and gasoline are available in the town of Big Bend. Fishing: There are some big trout in the lake and fishing can be good in the spring. Almost all of the shoreline is easily accessible from the road that goes around the lake. The lake level varies greatly during the year and can also vary during the day depending on weather and the demands for electrical power at the PG&E power plant which the reservoir serves.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.06184354
Longitude: -121.9748836
Directions
From I-5, take Highway 299 East 35 miles to Big Bend Road (Co. 7M01). On Big Bend Road, drive 17 miles to the town of Big Bend then 5.5 miles to Iron Canyon Reservoir.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
OHV Camping