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

Current Conditions:	Closed for winter but will re-open in May if weather conditions allow.
Fees:	$10 per night
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.
Parking:

Watch overhead for low-hanging branches

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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:

Parking

Watch 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