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Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Gumboot Lake Cg-F
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The area on the north side of this shallow alpine lake is open for camping from June to October, depending on snow. There are at least 6 undeveloped sites (no tables) with user-created fire rings and a vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the lake water. Suitable for tents and mid-size RV's or trailers. No fee. Usually opens around the end of May and closes due to snow by the first of November. This is one of three alpine lakes on the district that can be reached by passenger car. The lake sits in a broad open bowl surrounded by grassy areas and mixed conifer forest. A smaller lake lies only a short distance to the west. Fishing and non-motorized boating are the most popular activities. Hikers can drive 2 miles from the lake to the Gumboot Trailhead to access the Pacific Crest Trail. Views of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps abound. It is an easy 2 ¿¿ miles (one-way) south on the PCT to view and explore the Seven Lakes Basin.
Gumboot Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lake Helen
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Toad Lake Cg
~8 min drive
Streamside campground below Toad Lake with excellent fishing and rare plant viewing opportunities.
Gray Rock
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Castle Lake Campground
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Castle Lake Cg-F
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Castle Lake Campground
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Chilcoot Creek
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
EAGLE CREEK CG-F
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Eagle Creek Campground
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.