State: Northern California
Address 1: West of Tombstone Mountain, east of I-5.
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 19
Elevation: 1690
County: Shasta
Free: No
About: Historic location of Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930’s. Interpretive signs depict the camp and suspension bridge spanning the river built by the CCC. World renown fishing on a classic trout stream. Train buffs enjoy watching Union Pacific freight trains as they make their way through the canyon. Also popular with whitewater boaters during the high water of spring runoff.
Fees: $15 (2011)
Closest Towns: Mt. Shasta (CA), Dunsmuir (CA)
Water: Yes
Restrooms: Flush & Vault Toilet
Directions: From Mt. Shasta city, take I-5 south approximately 20 miles to the Sims exit. Turn left under the freeway and drive another mile to the bridge that crosses the Sacramento River. The campground entrance is on the right, just past the bridge.