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Ruling Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Ruling Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Burney, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Burney, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,397 ft

40.9820, -121.7796 in Shasta. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ruling Creek Campground?

No. Ruling Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Ruling Creek Campground?

No. Ruling Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Ruling Creek Campground?

Ruling Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ruling Creek Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Ruling Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Burney Falls (waterfall, 6.9 miles), Hatchet Creek Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Potem Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and McCloud Falls (waterfall, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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