Shafter Campground
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.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10 per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Klamath National Forest |
| Fees | $10 per night |
| Rules | Two vehicles allowed per campsite, including trailers. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dogs. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.7104° N, 121.9808° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMcbride Underburn Rx
30 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMcbride Underburn Rx
31 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSnowmans Understory Rx
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedOdessa Landing Rx
48 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Fifth Season ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV ↗ | 58.9 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Klamath National Forest.
- inKlamath National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,705,451 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Shafter Campground?
$10 per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Shafter Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Shafter Campground?
Shafter Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Shafter Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Orr Lake Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), Juanita Lake Group Campsite (10.3 mi), and Juanita Lake Campground (10.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby