Unit C3 · Zone C3 – Mt Shasta / McCloud
About this unit
Shasta–Trinity National Forest country anchored by Mount Shasta and the McCloud River. Mixed conifer and subalpine on the volcano’s flanks.
- Mount Shasta Wilderness
- McCloud River
- Shasta–Trinity National Forest
Public lands inside this unit
4 found
Trails near Unit C3
12 found
Pacific Crest Trail
2626.0 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertPCT - California Section N
297.9 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertPCT - California Section O
81.9 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertPacific Crest National Scenic
68.0 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertLassen Volcanic National Park Scenic Drive
62.7 miTrailPacific Crest National Scenic
55.8 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertNobles-Emigrant Trail
29.7 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertSummit, Horshoe, Snag, Cinder Cone, Rainbow, Twin, and Echo Lakes Loop
25.9 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertSummit Lake, Snag Lake and Horseshoe Lake Loop
23.0 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertWest Prospect Peak Trail
22.8 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertBackbone Road OHV Trail
22.1 miTrailDifficulty: Expert17 Road
21.8 miTrailDifficulty: Expert
Campgrounds near Unit C3
12 found
Shasta Lake Area
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundHat Creek Resort & Recreational Vehicle Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundRocky Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Summit Lake South
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundCave Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Hat Creek
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Hirz Bay Group 2
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Southwest Walk-in Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundDusty Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundHat Creek Resort & Recreational Vehicle Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundHat Creek Resort & Recreational Vehicle Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundHat Creek Resort & Recreational Vehicle Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
On the books in California
Species inventory is state-level — which units actually hold or permit each species varies. Verify unit-specific rules with the state agency linked above.
Official agency resources
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Hunting regulations ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Regulations
- Draw / lottery ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Big-Game/Drawing
- GMU map ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Maps
- Harvest reporting ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Big-Game/Harvest-Reports
- Hunter education ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunter-Education
- Buy a license ↗
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Hunting
Authoritative source
Outdoors does not publish hunting regulations directly. For current season dates, bag limits, legal weapons, draw deadlines, and license costs in unit C3, go straight to the issuing agency.
Read the California agency pageBoundary verified by Outdoors against the agency source on 05/24/2026.