It reopened in 2011 but has not completely recovered from the work that was done. The campground was closed for two seasons in order to remove these trees and prevent spread of the disease. This posed a serious threat to visitors from weakened trees and limbs falling. Special note about McBride Springs: In 2009, an infestation of Annosus root disease attacked the fir trees in the McBride area, including many firs in the campground. Please self-register at the campground information board. The fee is $10.00 per night with a maximum stay limit of 7 days. There are 12 sites with tables and fire rings, a vault toilet, and a hand operated pump for drinking water located above the campground via a short trail. This campground is popular because of its convenient location to city services while still being on the mountain. Shasta City is McBride Springs Campground. The best time to look for open sites is mid-day Monday through Thursday. All campsites are on a first come basis no reservations available. Due to the limited number of sites, camping opportunities are in high demand in these developed sites. There are three Forest Service campgrounds on Mt. All other services are found in the town of Mt. Toilets and information boards are located at Bunny Flat, McBride Springs campground, and Panther Meadows campground. There is no piped water available, so be sure to bring some with you. There is no entry station or entry fee, and there are no parking fees or passes at his time.įacilities on the mountain are limited. The local Ranger Station and visitor information is located in the town of Mt. There is no visitor center on the mountain itself. Shasta is administered by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest headquartered in the city of Redding, California. The Everitt Memorial Highway ascends the south side of the mountain, starting at 3500 feet in town and terminating at timberline near 8,000 feet. Shasta City before the road climbs a hill and changes names to Everitt Memorial Highway, also signed as county road A-10.
You will drive through the business district of Mt. From Interstate 5, take Lake Street east (toward the mountain). Lake Street is also the central exit for Mt. Shasta is the Everitt Memorial Highway, a continuation of Lake Street in the town of Mt.
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