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Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Lakehead, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lakehead, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

What's there

  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,100 ft

40.8504, -122.3368 in Shasta. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground?

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

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground?

Camping at Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground?

No. Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground?

Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Upper Salt Creek Campground-g_closed Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Potem Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Hatchet Creek Falls (waterfall, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Season
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Fee
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Season
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Fee
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Fee
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Season
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