The best lakeside camping near McCloud

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! We've got over 315 options near McCloud, California, specifically tailored to your preference for a lake experience. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or dive into exciting activities like whitewater paddling, fishing, and boating, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites like Mill Creek Resort (638 reviews), Juniper Spur Ranch (119 reviews), and Lane Creek Reserve (100 reviews). With amenities such as toilets, potable water, and campfires, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Plus, our average price per night is $75, with options as low as $20. So why wait? Start planning your lakeside adventure today!

98% (729)

Top-rated campgrounds

Juniper Spur Ranch

1. Juniper Spur Ranch

98%
(446)
20mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Weed, CA
Welcome to Juniper Spur Ranch! Directions: GPS Juniper Valley Spur....this is a short culdesac road with a road sign at the entrance off Juniper Valley Drive. There is a green pipe rail gate at the end. This gate has a combination lock. You will receive the current combination code 2 days before your arrival. If you are turning onto a dirt road without a sign....you are on the wrong road. Juniper Valley Spur is my short culdesac road with a road sign and a locked green pipe rail gate at the end. We have 3 RV sites available for campers to book. Please note that we do not have RV hookups for any of the sites. You will be parking on loose gravel and the sites are relatively flat. We can accommodate most RVs/trailers, if you are uncertain about the size just send me a message. There is a portapotty in the hay barn cleaned regularly and a water spigot for non-potable water uses. There is no shower available but you could wash off hands and feet if desired with the hose. Pets are allowed at campsites #2 and #3 only. These campsites are farthest from the horses and dogs. Please keep dogs on leash at all times. Our property offers a beautiful view of Mount Shasta. Nature lovers, extreme sports enthusiasts, family vacationers and retirees, can all enjoy the vast recreational opportunities this area has to offer. Lake Siskiyou is about 20 miles south and offers a wonderful 7-mile hiking trail around the entire lake.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$50
 / night
Swimming hole up Kosk Creek. "Deliciously cool" on a hot day.

4. Camp Stoney Meadows

100%
(353)
18mi from McCloud · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Big Bend, CA
Our 120 remote acres are adjacent to Shasta Trinity National Forest in the beautiful Cascade Range between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta in Northern California. It's a working ranch with tree farms, animals, hydroelectric power, sawmill, gardens, orchards, creeks, springs, trails, and our camp alongside Kosk Creek. We're 54 miles from Redding off of 299E, (about 1-1/2 hour drive). DO NOT TAKE ROAD 11 FROM THE NORTH, IT IS CLOSED! PIease try to ignore the "car art" in the Pit River Tribe's Rancheria as you're coming here. Drive right through it, it's no reflection on us. The last mile or so of the road here can be pretty rough, but on arrival, you'll know it's worth the trip! No Cell phone service available here, so it's the perfect opportunity to unplug. We do have a land line up at the house in case of an emergency. Also, if you really need it, WiFi is available at the house.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
Rock Farm Ranch

5. Rock Farm Ranch

92%
(31)
37mi from McCloud · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Callahan, CA
IMPORTANT: I DON'T CHECK TEXTS; USE PHONE CALL: 541-301-3331 Beautiful Scott Valley, a hidden destination loved by stargazers. campers, hikers, bikers, hunters, fishers, nature lovers, rock climbers, and prospectors. Property straddles Hwy. 3 between Etna and Callahan. Hwy. 3 is not busy during the day and evening traffic drops off to almost nothing. Very rural farming/ranching area. No agricultural, ranching or spraying nearby, though. Lots of blue-green Serpentine stone here, hence the name "Rock Farm." We are an organic farm so we take care to use nontoxic agriculture. Fresh spring water provided, primitive camping and some more luxurious sites. We always make improvements. Bathroom available, haul water to flush toilet. Dark nights with no light pollution gives great sky watching. Mountain views in daytime. Very quiet at night,. Near beautiful Kangaroo Lake and Mount Shasta. Peaceful, pristine .Property for sale, all or part. Ask Nina for details. Private wooded area for primitive camping or RV. Improved sites with bathroom tables; chairs, firepit. 35 acres so you can choose the site you like. when you arrive. Mountain Views are amazing.  Swimming hole nearby.  Right off Hwy 3 between Etna and Callahan, California.  Or, camp across the street by the old wooden mill building for company. Small wetland nearby brings lots of birds to sing you awake in the morning. Open, level space great for nighttime stargazing. Property has a gate you can close at night.  One hour drive to Mt. Shasta or Ashland, Oregon. Groceries, massage, hardware store, laundry, bakery, showers, restaurants in Etna 8 miles away.  Farmer's market in Etna  Saturday morning. Not far from PCT trailhead outside of Callahan CA. If you need a ride from there, call and we'll pick you up if possible for $20. Firewood available, $1. a stick.  Near Kangaroo lake for fishing, swimming, hiking, boating. Bicycle groups and motorcycle groups going by every summer. We're at 3000 feet, so nights are cool even in summer.  Bright stars, Air fresh and clean.  Minimal mosquitos due to dry climate. We call it "RockFarm" because there's Serpentine rock here and you're welcome to collect some.  Even pan for gold and swim in Scott River nearby.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$16
 / night
The Cozy Creek

6. Cozy Creek Camp

98%
(150)
16mi from McCloud · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mount Shasta, CA
I have been connected to this land for over 30 years. It has a very sweet vibe, quiet and tranquil. Sitting by the creek is one of the most restful activities you can imagine. I call it the SOUNDSCAPE OASIS. I am a musician and sound healer and can offer private or group sessions upon request. I look forward to meeting you. (If you have a large RV, please reserve site 2. Thank you.) Learn more about this land: Park your van or pitch your tent next to the creek in the forest with a picnic table and access to a toilet. This is a quiet area, 4,000 feet elevation, located 15 minutes north from the town of Mt. Shasta. A short drive away is beautiful Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake. Take a journey up the mountain and enjoy gorgeous hiking trails with stunning views. You can also book a private quantum sound healing journey with BODHI. Working many years as a musician and sound healer, he creates a unique, mystical and magical experience.
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$68
 / night
ShastaView

7. ShastaView

94%
(163)
17mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Weed, CA
Shasta View Campsites are part of a former 30,000 acre ranch that was split up into smaller parcels in the 1970's. It is comprised of 5 to 500 acre parcels. All these parcels are homesteads. There are no commercial or industrial areas on the Ranch. In 2005, I started looking for land in the Shasta area after falling in love with the Mountain and it's surrounding lakes. I have always known exactly what the land I would spend time on would look like. One day, in 2006, I was driving on the Hammond Ranch, again hoping I would find that place. I was driving my van, with my 2 kids and some of our friends, through a heavily wooded area. I made a left turn down a dusty dirt road and Eureka! I had found IT. I was at the top of a 60 acre meadow that had a full unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta, encircled by lenticular clouds. I told a friend of mine, who was at the time a realtor in the Shasta area, that I had found a piece of land that looks perfect to me. If, that is, it also had a creek on it. She did some searching around and found out that the land that is now Shasta View was in fact for sale. And, it had a creek on it. And it was comprised of some acreage in the meadow and some in the trees. This was everything I had wanted. I bought the land within the next 2 weeks. After camping on the land a few times, I started to understand where the best sites would be to build some structures. Because the meadow always has a certain amount of moisture to the ground, it is not suitable for building a structure. The good thing about that, is that nobody who owns land in that meadow will ever build there. We will only be looking at Mt. Shasta from that meadow. Never a building. The platform I built in the meadow offers on a chance to sleep under the stars. Billions of them. My property is only one of two that have old, large Cedar and Pine trees on it. It made perfect sense that I would be building a small house in those trees. While camping on this land, you will find exquisite beauty and solitude. Within 30 minutes, you will find Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake for some of the finest swimming around. If you fish, the McCloud and the Sacramento rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. There are two “Blue Ribbon” designated streams. The first is Upper Sacramento River. It starts as a trickle from the melting snows of Mt Shasta and by the time it reaches the area around the town of Dunsmuir which is just south of Shasta City, it is a true “Blue Ribbon” designated trout stream. The place to find all the ins and outs of fly fishing in this area is at the Ted Fay Fly Fishing shop in Dunsmuir. The second “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is on the McCloud River. Historically some of the best trout fishing to be found. I have fished both these streams and always caught fish. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING IF YOU'LL BE SLEEPING IN THE TREEHOUSE. And need I say anything about hiking on Mt. Shasta?
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$140
 / night
Charcoal grills are provided for all cabins.

9. Lewiston Lake Getaway

100%
(33)
49mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Lewiston, CA
Originally a gold and quartz mine, Lakeview Terrace Resort was built by the Army Corp of Engineers to house the workers building the Trinity Dam in the 1960's.  Experience the rich history and tranquil setting of the Shasta Trinity National Forest!There is a reason some call Lewiston Lake the best-kept secret in California. Far less crowded than neighboring Trinity and nearby Shasta Lakes, Lewiston Lake is the ideal destination when you truly wish to get away from it all. Nestled hillside overlooking the peaceful Lewiston Lake, you will find Lakeview Terrace Resort serving up some of the best camping in Northern California. Large pool, open late spring through the hot months. Playground, Horseshoe pit, Restrooms with showers, Coin laundry, Wi-fi hotspot, Darts, croquet, badminton, ping pong, Fire pits, Amphitheatere. We offer many options for your Lewiston Lake camping adventure.Fully appointed cabin rentals with 1-5 bedrooms Full 30 and 50 amp RV hookups. We'd love to speak with you about your upcoming travel plans.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$195
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! We've got over 315 options near McCloud, California, specifically tailored to your preference for a lake experience. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or dive into exciting activities like whitewater paddling, fishing, and boating, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites like Mill Creek Resort (638 reviews), Juniper Spur Ranch (119 reviews), and Lane Creek Reserve (100 reviews). With amenities such as toilets, potable water, and campfires, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Plus, our average price per night is $75, with options as low as $20. So why wait? Start planning your lakeside adventure today!

98% (729)

Top-rated campgrounds

Juniper Spur Ranch

1. Juniper Spur Ranch

98%
(446)
20mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Weed, CA
Welcome to Juniper Spur Ranch! Directions: GPS Juniper Valley Spur....this is a short culdesac road with a road sign at the entrance off Juniper Valley Drive. There is a green pipe rail gate at the end. This gate has a combination lock. You will receive the current combination code 2 days before your arrival. If you are turning onto a dirt road without a sign....you are on the wrong road. Juniper Valley Spur is my short culdesac road with a road sign and a locked green pipe rail gate at the end. We have 3 RV sites available for campers to book. Please note that we do not have RV hookups for any of the sites. You will be parking on loose gravel and the sites are relatively flat. We can accommodate most RVs/trailers, if you are uncertain about the size just send me a message. There is a portapotty in the hay barn cleaned regularly and a water spigot for non-potable water uses. There is no shower available but you could wash off hands and feet if desired with the hose. Pets are allowed at campsites #2 and #3 only. These campsites are farthest from the horses and dogs. Please keep dogs on leash at all times. Our property offers a beautiful view of Mount Shasta. Nature lovers, extreme sports enthusiasts, family vacationers and retirees, can all enjoy the vast recreational opportunities this area has to offer. Lake Siskiyou is about 20 miles south and offers a wonderful 7-mile hiking trail around the entire lake.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$50
 / night
Swimming hole up Kosk Creek. "Deliciously cool" on a hot day.

4. Camp Stoney Meadows

100%
(353)
18mi from McCloud · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Big Bend, CA
Our 120 remote acres are adjacent to Shasta Trinity National Forest in the beautiful Cascade Range between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta in Northern California. It's a working ranch with tree farms, animals, hydroelectric power, sawmill, gardens, orchards, creeks, springs, trails, and our camp alongside Kosk Creek. We're 54 miles from Redding off of 299E, (about 1-1/2 hour drive). DO NOT TAKE ROAD 11 FROM THE NORTH, IT IS CLOSED! PIease try to ignore the "car art" in the Pit River Tribe's Rancheria as you're coming here. Drive right through it, it's no reflection on us. The last mile or so of the road here can be pretty rough, but on arrival, you'll know it's worth the trip! No Cell phone service available here, so it's the perfect opportunity to unplug. We do have a land line up at the house in case of an emergency. Also, if you really need it, WiFi is available at the house.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
Rock Farm Ranch

5. Rock Farm Ranch

92%
(31)
37mi from McCloud · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Callahan, CA
IMPORTANT: I DON'T CHECK TEXTS; USE PHONE CALL: 541-301-3331 Beautiful Scott Valley, a hidden destination loved by stargazers. campers, hikers, bikers, hunters, fishers, nature lovers, rock climbers, and prospectors. Property straddles Hwy. 3 between Etna and Callahan. Hwy. 3 is not busy during the day and evening traffic drops off to almost nothing. Very rural farming/ranching area. No agricultural, ranching or spraying nearby, though. Lots of blue-green Serpentine stone here, hence the name "Rock Farm." We are an organic farm so we take care to use nontoxic agriculture. Fresh spring water provided, primitive camping and some more luxurious sites. We always make improvements. Bathroom available, haul water to flush toilet. Dark nights with no light pollution gives great sky watching. Mountain views in daytime. Very quiet at night,. Near beautiful Kangaroo Lake and Mount Shasta. Peaceful, pristine .Property for sale, all or part. Ask Nina for details. Private wooded area for primitive camping or RV. Improved sites with bathroom tables; chairs, firepit. 35 acres so you can choose the site you like. when you arrive. Mountain Views are amazing.  Swimming hole nearby.  Right off Hwy 3 between Etna and Callahan, California.  Or, camp across the street by the old wooden mill building for company. Small wetland nearby brings lots of birds to sing you awake in the morning. Open, level space great for nighttime stargazing. Property has a gate you can close at night.  One hour drive to Mt. Shasta or Ashland, Oregon. Groceries, massage, hardware store, laundry, bakery, showers, restaurants in Etna 8 miles away.  Farmer's market in Etna  Saturday morning. Not far from PCT trailhead outside of Callahan CA. If you need a ride from there, call and we'll pick you up if possible for $20. Firewood available, $1. a stick.  Near Kangaroo lake for fishing, swimming, hiking, boating. Bicycle groups and motorcycle groups going by every summer. We're at 3000 feet, so nights are cool even in summer.  Bright stars, Air fresh and clean.  Minimal mosquitos due to dry climate. We call it "RockFarm" because there's Serpentine rock here and you're welcome to collect some.  Even pan for gold and swim in Scott River nearby.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$16
 / night
The Cozy Creek

6. Cozy Creek Camp

98%
(150)
16mi from McCloud · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mount Shasta, CA
I have been connected to this land for over 30 years. It has a very sweet vibe, quiet and tranquil. Sitting by the creek is one of the most restful activities you can imagine. I call it the SOUNDSCAPE OASIS. I am a musician and sound healer and can offer private or group sessions upon request. I look forward to meeting you. (If you have a large RV, please reserve site 2. Thank you.) Learn more about this land: Park your van or pitch your tent next to the creek in the forest with a picnic table and access to a toilet. This is a quiet area, 4,000 feet elevation, located 15 minutes north from the town of Mt. Shasta. A short drive away is beautiful Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake. Take a journey up the mountain and enjoy gorgeous hiking trails with stunning views. You can also book a private quantum sound healing journey with BODHI. Working many years as a musician and sound healer, he creates a unique, mystical and magical experience.
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$68
 / night
ShastaView

7. ShastaView

94%
(163)
17mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Weed, CA
Shasta View Campsites are part of a former 30,000 acre ranch that was split up into smaller parcels in the 1970's. It is comprised of 5 to 500 acre parcels. All these parcels are homesteads. There are no commercial or industrial areas on the Ranch. In 2005, I started looking for land in the Shasta area after falling in love with the Mountain and it's surrounding lakes. I have always known exactly what the land I would spend time on would look like. One day, in 2006, I was driving on the Hammond Ranch, again hoping I would find that place. I was driving my van, with my 2 kids and some of our friends, through a heavily wooded area. I made a left turn down a dusty dirt road and Eureka! I had found IT. I was at the top of a 60 acre meadow that had a full unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta, encircled by lenticular clouds. I told a friend of mine, who was at the time a realtor in the Shasta area, that I had found a piece of land that looks perfect to me. If, that is, it also had a creek on it. She did some searching around and found out that the land that is now Shasta View was in fact for sale. And, it had a creek on it. And it was comprised of some acreage in the meadow and some in the trees. This was everything I had wanted. I bought the land within the next 2 weeks. After camping on the land a few times, I started to understand where the best sites would be to build some structures. Because the meadow always has a certain amount of moisture to the ground, it is not suitable for building a structure. The good thing about that, is that nobody who owns land in that meadow will ever build there. We will only be looking at Mt. Shasta from that meadow. Never a building. The platform I built in the meadow offers on a chance to sleep under the stars. Billions of them. My property is only one of two that have old, large Cedar and Pine trees on it. It made perfect sense that I would be building a small house in those trees. While camping on this land, you will find exquisite beauty and solitude. Within 30 minutes, you will find Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake for some of the finest swimming around. If you fish, the McCloud and the Sacramento rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. There are two “Blue Ribbon” designated streams. The first is Upper Sacramento River. It starts as a trickle from the melting snows of Mt Shasta and by the time it reaches the area around the town of Dunsmuir which is just south of Shasta City, it is a true “Blue Ribbon” designated trout stream. The place to find all the ins and outs of fly fishing in this area is at the Ted Fay Fly Fishing shop in Dunsmuir. The second “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is on the McCloud River. Historically some of the best trout fishing to be found. I have fished both these streams and always caught fish. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING IF YOU'LL BE SLEEPING IN THE TREEHOUSE. And need I say anything about hiking on Mt. Shasta?
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$140
 / night
Charcoal grills are provided for all cabins.

9. Lewiston Lake Getaway

100%
(33)
49mi from McCloud · 3 sites · Lodging · Lewiston, CA
Originally a gold and quartz mine, Lakeview Terrace Resort was built by the Army Corp of Engineers to house the workers building the Trinity Dam in the 1960's.  Experience the rich history and tranquil setting of the Shasta Trinity National Forest!There is a reason some call Lewiston Lake the best-kept secret in California. Far less crowded than neighboring Trinity and nearby Shasta Lakes, Lewiston Lake is the ideal destination when you truly wish to get away from it all. Nestled hillside overlooking the peaceful Lewiston Lake, you will find Lakeview Terrace Resort serving up some of the best camping in Northern California. Large pool, open late spring through the hot months. Playground, Horseshoe pit, Restrooms with showers, Coin laundry, Wi-fi hotspot, Darts, croquet, badminton, ping pong, Fire pits, Amphitheatere. We offer many options for your Lewiston Lake camping adventure.Fully appointed cabin rentals with 1-5 bedrooms Full 30 and 50 amp RV hookups. We'd love to speak with you about your upcoming travel plans.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$195
 / night

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