Algoma Campground
Description: Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee. 15 day stay limit. Features: Algoma is the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, a distance of 15 miles from Lower Falls. This area receives less traffic than the more popular McCloud River Loop, offering a quieter riverside camping experience.
General Information
Check out is 2:00 pm
No Fees are required for this site.
Free
Pets must be on leash not longer than six feet,
or otherwise under physical restrictive control.
Contact Name: McCloud Ranger Station
Contact Phone: (530) 964-2184
Address: 2019 Forest Road McCloud, CA 96057
Phone: 530-964-2184
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.25635808
Longitude: -121.8830887
Elevation
3800'
Directions
From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn left on SR 89. Drive 13 miles the turnoff for Algoma (Stouts Meadow) turn at the cross country skier sign. Turn right and go 1 mile to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Horses are allowed on the multi-user McCloud River Tail. Please remember to be courteous and allow room to pass. There is one place along the trail that could prove difficult to some hikers and cyclists, which is the short section of trail from Middle Falls to the Middle Falls overlook. This is a short switchback section of trail and
involves a little bit of an uphill climb, including stairs.
Other Amenities
This site has one vault toilet. Not maintained on a regular basis. Bring toilet paper and trash bags to pack out your trash.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
This trail stretches from Lower Falls Day Use and Picnic Area fifteen miles to Algoma C.G. Along the way you will experience three magnificent waterfalls the Upper, Middle, and Lower, Lakin Dam, and Cattle Camp Swimming Hole. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd544403.pdf
Biking - Mountain Info
The trail is mountain bike friendly and horses are welcome but may not venture downstream of the Upper Falls area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5165648#:~:text=Link%20to%20Order%20and%20Map%20PDF
Fishing - River/Stream Info
The McCloud River and its tributaries offer excellent fishing opportunities. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks the Upper McCloud River at Lower Falls with Rainbow trout. Anglers also occasionally catch German brown trout from earlier stockings or those that traveled up from the McCloud Reservoir, and Brook trout. Remember that the Bull Trout or Dolly Varden is an endangered species and should be released if caught.