USDA Forest Service · California
Red Fir Flat Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 29 to October 15
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,460 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- RED FIR FLAT (NFSR 40N28X) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Nearest town
- Mount Shasta
- Address
- 204 West Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067
- Phone
- 530-926-4511
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Ranger Station
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late June on heavy snow years, and usually sees late season snowfall in early November, possibly October. It is a popular site for meditation/retreat groups. Maximum stay limit is 7 days per group and or indvidual(s)
Recreation
Most visitors enjoy the peace and solitude of the forest setting. Several hiking trails are located nearby, including the trail to the historic stone cabin at timberline owned and operated by the Sierra Club Foundation. Also within a few miles are Upper and Lower Panther Meadows, the access trail to South Gate Meadows and the trail to Gray Butte.
Facilities
Facilities include several picnic tables, an established fire ring, bear proof trash recepticles and vault toilet. Limited garbage service is provided and visitors are asked to pack out what they can. There is no water at this site; please bring your own. Campfires are allowed with a California Campfire Permit. Gathering of dead and down firewood is allowed for use while in the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in an old growth forest of Shasta red fir. The forest provides plenty of shade and has open sunny spots as well. There is no view of the upper mountain from this location; however, views to the west and south include the Trinity Alps, Mount Eddy, and Castle Crags.
Nearby Attractions
The area offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and climbing routes to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta City is 10 miles away and provides full services including grocery stores and restaurants.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 24° | 10° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 21° | -2° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 6° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 26° | 13° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 35° | 24° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 42° | 29° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 38° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 53° | 41° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 37° | 24° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 28° | 12° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 22° | 9° | 52° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Mcbride Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Panther Meadows Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Castle Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Toad Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Castle Crags State Park · California State Parks · 13 mi
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