99% (397)
Top-rated campgrounds
99% (397)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Big Bend
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Adrian
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely area, love the smell of juniper trees, if youre planning to camp this time of year note that it can get into the freezing temperatures, view of shasta is amazing. Theres a local dollar general 15 minutes away should you ever forget and need anything.
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Krizzia
October 2025
30 ft Class C
With kids
Patrice’s land is so beautiful and spacious. My family and I enjoyed the stars, and appreciated Patrice’s kindness and quick/great communication. Would definitely recommend and come back to stay longer!
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Bridget
October 2025
16 ft car
A perfect spot to stay to explore the Mount Shasta area. Gorgeous unobstructed view of the mountain. It was quiet and peaceful, and I felt safe as a solo traveler.
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Steve
October 2025
Tent
Patrice’s campsite is as described by others and in the hip camp listing. It sits in the middle of a large piece of property just past the town of Weed off Highway 97. We liked this location and site. We pitched our tent on flat ground that felt remote, quiet, and off the beaten path. Campsite 3 had a great view of Mt. Shasta, though when we were there it was covered in clouds. You should be aware that the Porta-potty feels like a long walk from the site (100-200 yards). Patrice is super responsive and will make sure you have everything you need.
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Jodie
October 2025
22 ft campervan
With pets
The views from this site were phenomenal! Total privacy and a picnic table. Site was fairly flat.
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Dylan
October 2025
Tent
Very peaceful and quiet. Beautiful views of Mt Shasta right from my campsite
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James
October 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful site in a nice location. It is a work in progress. No bathroom or showers yet, but the host is working on them. I enjoyed staying there and it will get nothing but better. Pat is a delightful host.
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James
October 2025
18 ft campervan
Beautiful setting. Host was friendly and helpful. Site is a working progress but very nice.
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Karen
October 2025
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
Everything about Patrice’s land she shares is special.
It is close to the main road without feeling close to it.
Patrice was readily available when I got to the gate and I had not seen the text with the gate code. She answered right away and got me in the gate.
The views are stunning and then there is Mt. Shasta too.
Thank you Patrice
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Noelle
September 2025
44 ft travel trailer
With pets
BigFoot Lodging campground is a beautiful little hidden gem. With healthy tall pinetrees there is shade and beauty at each site. Sites are wide with plenty of room for a tent if someone in your crew doesn't want to sleep in the RV (our daughter!). Picnic table at each site. Fire pits, although there are no grates over the fire pits in case you wanted to cook that way. GORGEOUS little waterfall 5 min walk from the camping sites. Helpful hosts. Small store with all those little things you forgot. Firewood available for $10 per bundle, cheaper than the convenience store or the dollar store in Shingletown. It's just a really pretty little campground that we will definitely be returning to!
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Devon
September 2025
24 ft Class C
Be sure to follow his directions, not Apple Maps. Also, be aware cell service is limited at best and there wasn’t WiFi.
However, it’s a cool spot. The views are amazing and the stars are breath taking. A bit rugged and rural, so make sure you’re prepared. The views of Mount Shasta are top notch!
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Kevin
September 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful landscape! Perfect spot to relax and recharge before a day in Shasta.
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Amy
September 2025
22 ft campervan
Beautiful views, easy directions and clean porta potty. Overall, an excellent spot to camp for my quick one stay.
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Melissa
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
VERY helpful and accommodating. Kept the office open late for our arrival and spent time directing us in the dark and giving us loads of information in the morning about RVs. Their espresso was delicious and they had several milk choices to make our morning travels tasty. THANK YOU! Would highly recommend.
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Caitlin
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Patrice’s hipcamp was lovely. We got the Chi Gong add-on which was such a fun learning experience. The sites aren’t numbered so finding our spot was a little tricky, but we had a wonderful time and I would 100% recommend. A nice private spot on a holiday weekend— tough to find.
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Nithin
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Very nice campground. Clean bathrooms. Only downside has only 2 showers. Nice short hike to a waterfalls. Other than the shower situation which leads to long lines, it was an awesome experience. We did tent camping
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ORBIT
August 2025
Tent
This is a great spot surrounded by beautiful environments. The view of Shasta is ideal and the camping spots themselves are great. Would definitely enjoy this hipcamp again!
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Brian
August 2025
Tent
Absolute gem. The stargazing and view of Shasta are incredible. Friendly host and easy stay with large sites!
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Sam
August 2025
Tent
Gorgeous views of Mt. Shasta on beautiful private land! I stayed at site #3 and enjoyed that it was a bit separated from the rest of the site and had stunning unobstructed views. It was easy to find the location and access the site. No facilities other than a porta potty but it was clean. I would definitely recommend, perfect location to stop for a night along the 5 or to explore Shasta from. I would prefer this over staying on the mountain itself.
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Siobhan
August 2025
17 ft campervan
With kids
Friendly host with helpful kids! The site was well-kept, quiet, and had nice amenities like a camp store and large bathroom/shower combos. Only 20 minutes to Lassen Volcanic National Park made it the perfect base for us!
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Where to go
Natural hot springs
Big Bend is quite literally a hotbed for natural hot springs, with several st along the Pit River. While there’s no guarantee if or when any particular hot spring will be open, the adventurous can certainly find a spot of their own.
National and state parks
If you’re already in the Big Bend area of Shasta County, Lassen National Volcanic Park, Castle Crags State Park, and Burney Falls are all within a two-hour drive and worth the trek for an incredible camping trip. Hike above 10,000 feet on Mt. Brokeoff or Mt. Lassen in Lassen National Park, make your way up the rough-but-beautiful rock “crags” at Castle Crags, or unwind next to the picturesque natural waterfalls in Burney, enjoying the scenic drives along the way.
Iron Canyon Reservoir
Beyond the Pit River, the Iron Canyon Reservoir sits near Big Bend and offers both canoeing and float tubing. In addition to dispersed camping, there are two designated campgrounds as well: Deadlun Campground and Hawkins Landing Campground.
When to go
Big Bend sits at approximately 1,700 feet above sea level, so while it gets cold in winter, it’s unlikely you’ll be snowed in. Its nearby destinations like Lassen and Mount Shasta, however, put visitors above treeline with the potential to be in need of tire chains fast. In mountain ranges such as the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, trekking is typically safest between Memorial Day and Labor Day for favorable weather and clear roads. Campgrounds in this area’s popular locations are most difficult to obtain in the summertime and over holiday weekends, so it’s best to book in advance online.