Shasta-Trinity National Forest Update on Recreation Closures
Press release from the Shasta Trinity National Forest:
On March 25, 2020, Regional Forester Randy Moore issued a Closure Order for all developed recreation sites across all National Forests in the Region. This closure order is likely to be in place through the middle of May.
The USDA Forest Service’s highest priority is ensuring our employees and visitors remain safe as we support mission critical functions for the people and communities we serve.
This closure excludes trails, trailheads and public boat launches. While these specific areas remain open for use, we recommend complying with local and state guidance and not traveling for your recreation needs.
If you do plan on visiting the Shasta-Trinity National Forest please be aware that:
• No trash removal is currently offered – please pack out all trash and waste
• All toilet facilities are currently closed – please plan accordingly
• Avoid high-risk activities – law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited
• If an area is crowded, please search for a less occupied locationClosing any site for any reason is not one we take lightly, but protecting our visitors and employees remains our highest priority. We are working with our state and local partners to determine the best path forward to safely reopening closed sites.
Thank you for your cooperation. For specific facilities that are closed, please see the following.
Shasta Lake AreaCampgrounds closed in Shasta Lake Area
- Antlers Campground
- Bailey Cove Campground
- Chirpchatter Campground
- Deadlun Campground
- Ellery Creek Campground
- Hirz Bay Campground
- Lakeshore East Campground
- Lower Jones Valley Campground
- Madrone Campground
- McCloud Bridge Campground
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
Group Campgrounds closed Shasta Lake Area
- Dekkas Rock Group Campground
- Gregory Creek Group Campground
- Hirz Bay 1 Group Campground
- Hirz Bay 2 Group Campground
- Mariners Point Group Campground
- Moore Creek Campground
- Nelson Point Campground
- Pine Point Campground
Cabin Rentals closed in Shasta Lake Area:
- Hirz Mountain Lookout
- Hirz Bay Cabin
Picnic Areas closed in Shasta Lake Area
- Bailey Cove Day Use Area
- Dekkas Rock Day Use Area
- Fishermans Point Day Use Area
- McCloud Bridge Day Use Area
Big Bar AreaCampgrounds closed in Big Bar Area
- Big Flat Campground
- Burnt Ranch Campground
- Denny Campground
- Hayden Flat Campground
- Hobo Gulch Campground
- Pigeon Point Campground
- Ripstein Campground
Group Campgrounds closed in Big Bar Area
- Skunk Point Group Campground
- Pigeon Point Group Campground
- Hayden Flat Group Campground
Day Use Areas closed in Big Bar Area
- Cedar Flat Picnic Area
- Whites Bar Picnic Area
- Big Bar Picnic Area
- Big Flat River Access
Trinity AreaCampgrounds closed in Trinity Area
- Ackerman Campground
- Alpine View Campground
- Bridge Camp Campground
- Bushytail Campground
- Clark Springs Campground
- Clear Creek Campground
- Cooper Gulch Campground
- Eagle Creek Campground
- Goldfield Campground
- Hayward Flat Campground
- Horse Flat Campground
- Jackass Springs Campground
- Mariners Roost Boat-In Campground
- Mary Smith Campground
- Minersville Campround
- Preacher Meadow Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Scott Mountain Campground
- Stoney Point Campground
- Tannery Gulch Campground
- Trinity River Campground
Group Campgrounds closed in Trinity Area
- Bushytail Campground
- Fawn Group Campground
- Stoney Creek Group Campground
- East Weaver Group Campground
Picnic Areas closed in Trinity Area
- Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach
- Cooper Gulch Day Use Area
- Pine Cove Picnic Area
- Stoney Creek Swim Area
- Tanbark Picnic Area
Hayfork AreaCampgrounds closed in Hayfork Area
- Beegum Gorge Campground
- Big Slide Campground
- Forest Glen Campground
- Hell Gate Campground
- Scott Flat Campground
- Shiell Gulch Campground
- Slide Creek Campground
Cabin rentals closed in Hayfork Area
- Forest Glen Guard Station
- Post Creek Lookout
Picnic Areas closed in Hayfork Area
- Little Rock Picnic Area
- Natural Bridge Picnic Area
- Philpot Picnic Area
Yolla Bolla AreaCampgrounds closed in Yolla Bolla area
- Basin Gulch Campground
- Deerlick Springs Campground
- Tomhead Saddle Campground
- White Rock Campground
Picnic Areas closed in Yolla Bolla area
- Gemmill Gulch Picnic Area
Mt. Shasta/McCloud AreaCampgrounds closed in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
- Trout Creek Campground
- Algoma Campground
- Cattle Camp Campground
- Fowlers Campground
- Ah-Di-Na Campground
- McBride Springs Campground
- Sims Flat Campground
- Castle Lake Campground
- Gumboot Campground
- Panther Meadows Campground
Group Campgrounds closed in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
- Camp 4 Group Site
- Red Fir Flat Group Campground
Day Use sites closed in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
- Bunny Flat and all Everitt Memorial Highway day use sites
- Castle Lake Day Use Area
- Sims Day Use Area
- Pollard Flat Day Use Area
- Snowman’s Hill Day Use Area
- McCloud River Falls area (Lower/Upper/Middle Falls; Lakin Dam; Cattle Camp swimming hole)
- Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park
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I just called the Six Rivers Natl Forest station in Mad River and they told me we could ride no problem.
The USFS in making these strange rash decisions seem to not even want to check the data on the virus numbers which are on the way down or contained in most rural areas to very few cases. There is also no data showing people engaged in any outdoor activity increase risk. Being outdoors is good for health, as is UV light. Closing public lands and not maintaining them and locking them up is a bad knee-jerk panic idea as seen all across the state and people have had enough of it. If they are going to close the National Forests and their employees aren’t working, which raises the question of what are they doing now, there should be a hiring freeze of seasonal hiring and massive lay- offs of government employees at all levels.
I think they want to keep people out to keep their numbers low. If people come up from highly infected areas the odds are they will bring the virus with them, especially when they shop for supplies.