A
view of the bridge over the Sacramento River
at Sims Flat Campground. This is a historic bridge built by the Civilian
Conservation Crops in the 1930s.
This
is a great little campground less than a mile from Interstate 5 located right
near the Siskiyou County line, the camp is actually located in Shasta County
Open Dates: Typically open April through November, weather permitting.
Number of Campsites: 19 sites, no
reservations. Mid size RV's and campers can be accommodated as well as
tents. Maximum spur: 20 feet.
Fees: Self-registration
fee station at entrance. $15.00 per night. 14 day limit.
Affiliation: U. S.
Forest Service Campground
Location/Address: Between Castella
and Dunsmuir , California Sacramento River cross the river and very shortly you
will arrive at the camp ground. The camp entrance is at the beginning of
the bridge pictured above.
Elevation: 1600 ft.
Contact Information:
204
West Alma
(530)
926-4511
Amenities:
- Both flush and vault toilets
- Water
- Fishing
- Rail-fanning ~ watch or photograph the Union
Pacific freight trains as they make their way through the canyon.
The tracks are on the opposite side of the river from the
campground.
- Whitewater boating during spring run off
- Historic trail along the campground following the
river. The trail goes through a old mill and a former CCC camp.
General Description:
Sites
have both trees and clear areas. Most sites are across from the river,
but very pleasant. Great location for a overnight stop while traveling
Interstate 5. Road is paved or gravel. No RV sanitation facilities. Deer, bear and birds frequent area.
Groceries & Fuel,
etc.:
Can be obtained at Dunsmuir, or Castella within a few miles. Mt. Shasta
City
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