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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Gumboot Campground

Castella, California · 6,047 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

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At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
6,047 ft1,843 m
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Land
Shasta National Forest

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About

The area on the north side of this shallow alpine lake is open for camping from June to October, depending on snow. There are at least 6 undeveloped sites (no tables) with user-created fire rings and a vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the lake water. Suitable for tents and mid-size RV's or trailers. No fee. Usually opens around the end of May and closes due to snow by the first of November. This is one of three alpine lakes on the district that can be reached by passenger car. The lake sits in a broad open bowl surrounded by grassy areas and mixed conifer forest. A smaller lake lies only a short distance to the west. Fishing and non-motorized boating are the most popular activities. Hikers can drive 2 miles from the lake to the Gumboot Trailhead to access the Pacific Crest Trail. Views of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps abound. It is an easy 2 ¿¿ miles (one-way) south on the PCT to view and explore the Seven Lakes Basin.

Fees: No fees are required for this site

From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Gumboot Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 1% chance of rain64°43°
  • ThuSunny66°44°
  • FriSunny69°45°
  • SatSunny64°41°
  • SunSunny57°35°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

4 OpenStreetMap entries in Castella share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

41.21334, -122.50943
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Castella

Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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