Deadlun Campground
Deadlun Campground is located at Iron Canyon Reservoir, a beautiful 500 acre lake located in a mountainous area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest at an elevation of 2,696 feet. With 15 miles of forested shoreline and surrounding natural environment, the reservoir is a pleasant destination for anglers, campers, hunters and 4 wheel drive enthusiasts. There are two developed campgrounds (Deadlun and the PG&E managed Hawkins Landing), many undeveloped camping spots, a boat ramp for small boats and a network of primitive roads and trails surrounding the reservoir. Nearby is the Pacific Crest Trail and the Pit River Canyon. Solitude is not uncommon, despite the lake's popularity.
More like this: first-come in California · free in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Fees | No Fee |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.0618° N, 121.9749° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSnowmans Understory Rx
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMcbride Underburn Rx
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMcbride Underburn Rx
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
40 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 ↗ | 15.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ted Fay Fly Shop ↗ | 18.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 34.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.4 miStump2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miBagley Mtn ↗11.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
- 11.8 miKlamath 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deadlun Campground?
No. Deadlun Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Deadlun Campground?
Nothing. Deadlun Campground is listed as free. No Fee
Source: Forest Service
Is Deadlun Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Deadlun Campground?
Deadlun Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Deadlun Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ahdina Campground (7.2 mi, first-come), Madrone Campground (11.4 mi, first-come), and Camp 4 Group Campground (11.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby