Van-tested notes
10 first-come sites at $10/night on the flank of Mt. Shasta, 10 minutes from town. Self-pay kiosk, 7-day limit, open roughly Memorial Day–late October. The alpenglow on the summit is worth the drive alone.
Know before you go
- Only 10 sites — full by Friday noon in summer
- Closed November–May (snow)
The facts
Cost
$10/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
590 mi · ~9 hr drive
Elevation
4,880 ft
Season
may to oct
Van access
easy
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-07
Cell signal
Verizonok
AT&Tweak
T-Mobileweak
Amenities
Pit toiletsPotable waterPicnic tablesFire ringsHikingWhere it is
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