Moore Creek Group Campground is in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, along the McCloud River Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is usually reserved by groups, but in the summer on holiday weekends it can be opened for first come, first served camping. The campground is about 4 miles north of Hirz Bay launch ramp.
Moore Creek Group Campground has 12, well-spaced campsites which can accommodate groups up to 90 people. However, there are no group cooking or campfire facilities. Campsites have partial shade. They can be used for RVs, trailer, and tents. For groups using the campground, be sure to read the note below about the Locked Entry Gates.
| Moore Creek Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Moore Creek Group Campground Location: | Take exit 698 off I-5 (Salt Creek/Gilman Road). Follow Gilman Road east approximately 15 miles. |
| Elevation: | 1,200 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 37 miles northeast of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-May through mid-September |
| Maximum people at campground: | 90 |
| Maximum Number of Vehicles: | 25 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center: | (530) 275-1589 |
| Reservations for Moore Creek Group Campground | |
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| Reservations Required | Reservations are required for group camp use; otherwise, if available, sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $160 per night for group site
Overflow single-site camping $25 per night Plus $10 reservastion fee for group use |
| Reservations: | Moore Creek Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Moore Creek Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Moore Creek Group Campground: | McCloud Bridge Day Use Area, Hirz Bay launch ramp (fee), Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta. Hike on the Hirz Bay Trail. Shasta Lake offers boating, fishing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Shasta Caverns. Mountain biking, cycling
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Moore Creek Campground
The reservations website cautions: "Reservation holders must contact Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week prior to arrival for a combination code to access campground; failure to do so could lead to a locked facility without access for a night or longer and no refund."
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Moore Creek Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Groups staying at Moore Creek Group Campground are along a quiet arm of the lake while still close to launch ramps and other popular destinations.
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