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Campground
AhDiNa Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water.
Features: This campground is situated on an historic site used by Native American tribes and various land owners over the years, including the families of Whittier, Fitzhugh, and William Randolph Hearst.
AH-DI-NA (2,200' elevation) The PCT, running east from AH-DI-NA campground, parallels the McCloud River but remains well above it with only infrequent views of the river.
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- Latitude
- 41.109858° N
- Longitude
- 122.097207° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.
Site types
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Description: Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water. The dirt access road from Lake McCloud is very rough and rocky. Low clearance vehicles, trailers, and RVs are not advised. 14 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations. Generally open May 01- November 1st.
According to local lore the site's name is derived from the first two initials of the first names of the three daughters of one of the previous owners. It is pronounced "Uhdeenuh". One word, soft 'A' hard 'E'.
Recreation
Current Conditions
Please stay safe while near the McCloud River.
Natural Features
Features: This campground is situated on an historic site used by Native American tribes and various land owners over the years, including the families of Whittier, Fitzhugh, and William Randolph Hearst. Visitors can explore and identify the remains of several buildings, foundations, rock walls, and an orchard that still produces fruit. The Lower McCloud River is a world renown native trout fishery which makes this camp a favorite for anglers. California Fish and Game regulations for this section of river allow only the use of artificial lures with barbless hooks.
Nearby Attractions
AH-DI-NA (2,200' elevation) The PCT, running east from AH-DI-NA campground, parallels the McCloud River but remains well above it with only infrequent views of the river. The river has carved a steep, impressive canyon along this stretch of the trail. It is an enjoyable 2.5 mile hike to Ash Camp. Bald Mountain ridge is a 4.5 mile uphill climb to the west of AH-DI-NA Campground. The trail passes through an oak and Douglas fir forest and a variety of wildlife may be observed. Directions: Follow the road signs to AH-DI-NA Campground 16 miles south of the town of McCloud. The trail crosses the road 0.5 miles north of the campground. Ash Camp (2,400' elevation) AH-DI-NA Campground is a 2.5 mile hike to the west of Ash Camp. To the east, Grizzly Peak is a steady 10 mile uphill climb. This section passes through the Butcherknife Creek and Deer Creek drainages before it tops out along the Grizzly Peak ridge system at 6,000'.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Fishing
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Cultural Activities
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Trails
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water (peak season)
- Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
- Food Storage Locker
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
3 sites- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
1 site- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Site availability
- The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
- Minimum stay
- 7 consecutive nights
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Food storage
- AhDiNa Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- AhDiNa Campground's official facility record states: Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Please stay safe while near the McCloud River. The river may have high level surges due to flow releases from the McCloud Reservoir Dam. The cold temperature of McCloud River could be concern for Hypothermia.
- Road is very rough. Trailers and motorhomes are not advised. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Drive slow.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From the McCloud Ranger Station, turn right on SR 89. Go approximately 1/4 mile to the left turn lane. Turn left and go approximately 10 miles to Lake McCloud. Stay on the paved road the goes around the lake. In 3 miles there will be a sign for AH-DI-NA. Turn right onto the dirt road (distance of 4 miles) and drive uphill to the top and continue down the other side. AH-DI-NA is on the left. Road is very rough. Trailers and motorhomes are not advised.
Facility contact
N/A