State Park
Shafter Campground
Klamath National Forest · Macdoel, CA
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Managing agency
- Klamath National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Macdoel, CA
About
Shafter is a tranquil campground next to lush meadows containing wildflowers found early in the season. The S.P. railroad tracks go right past the campground, occasionally campers can enjoy the trains as they go by. Butte Creek is regularly stocked with rainbow and brown trout and offers good fishing early in the season.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
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Goosenest Trail
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Herd Peak Trail
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Cougar to Mount Shasta OHV Trail
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Pluto’s Cave
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Mount Shasta Summit via Hotlum Bolam Ridge Route
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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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