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Algoma Campground
13 mi east of McCloud, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G
About Algoma Campground
Algoma Campground OPEN. **Description**: Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee. 15 day stay limit. **Features**: Algoma is the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, a distance of 15 miles from Lower Falls. This area receives less traffic than the more popular McCloud River Loop, offering a quieter riverside camping experience.
- Managed by: USFS - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Where: 13 mi east of McCloud, CA · 41.25636, -121.8831
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mccloud River | Horse | at camp | 15.8 mi |
| Algoma Nature | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Stouts Mdw | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 13.0 mi |
| Sapphire | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13 mi
Propane: 24.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Fourmile Camp 1.3 mi
- Skunk Hollow Camp 1.9 mi
- Nitwit Camp 2 mi
- Cattle Camp Campground 3.1 mi
- Mccloud Area Recreation 5.3 mi
- Camp 4 Group Campground 5.8 mi