Gumboot Campground
The area on the north side of this shallow alpine lake is open for camping from June to October, depending on snow. There are at least 6 undeveloped sites (no tables) with user-created fire rings and a vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the lake water. Suitable for tents and small RV's.
General Information
This is one of three alpine lakes on the district that can be reached by passenger car. The lake sits in a broad open bowl surrounded by grassy areas and mixed conifer forest. A smaller lake lies only a short distance to the west. Fishing and non-motorized boating are the most popular activities. Hikers can drive 2 miles from the lake to the Gumboot Trailhead to access the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Views of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps abound. It is an easy 2 ½ miles (one-way) south on the PCT to view and explore the Seven Lakes Basin.
Usually opens around the end of May and closes due to snow by the first of November.
Open 24 hours/day
Visitors with a valid California Campfire permit, may have a campfire and or use a gas contained cook stove. During active Fire Restrictions, valid California Campfire permits are required to operate self-contained gas cook stoves, with a shut-off valve, depending on the 'Restriction.'
No fees are required for this site
Address: 204 West Alma Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: 530-926-4511
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Closed Saturday, and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.21333545
Longitude: -122.5094142
Elevation
6050'
Directions
From Mt. Shasta city, head west on Lake Street over the freeway and to the stop sign at Old Stage Road. Turn left (south) and drive 1/4 mile to a fork in the road. Stay to the right at the fork and continue on this road (W.A. Barr Road). In 2 miles, you will cross the dam at Lake Siskiyou. Keep driving around the lake, past the entrance to the Lake Siskyou Camp Resort. Continue on this paved road (Forest Route 26) for approximately 10 miles. The road follows the canyon of the South Fork of the Sacramento River. It is narrow in places so use caution and watch of on coming vehicles. When you reach a fork in the road, take the road to the left 1/2 mile to Gumboot Lake.
Travel Considerations
Road is not maintained during winter. Tavel at drivers own risk.
Parking
There is minimal parking for Day Use. Day-Use visitors may park near the lake, at the turn-around, near the kiosk and close to the restroom. Please allow room for other vehicles to use the turn-around.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
General Hiking Info
There are some options for backpacking and day hikes. Within 2 miles from Gumboot Lake, hikers can access Trailheads, such as: Gumboot Lakes Basin, Seven Lakes Basin, Mumbo Basin, Cliff Lakes Basin and Gray Rocks Lakes Basin, to name a few. For more information, see the Recreation Opportunity Guide.
Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond Info
In1955, a small dam was constructed at the outlet by sportsmen’s groups to increase the area of the lake. Stocked with rainbow trout but brookies are caught occasionally. Fly fishing is very good at times. No motors are allowed on the lake, but it is easily fished from the shore.
For California Fishing Regulations: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland