Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251582
When Red Fir Flat Group Campground reopens
Red Fir Flat Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 10 open for online reservation · 18 reserved.
Where the open windows are
64.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 10 of 28 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online64.3%
Open site-nights10 / 28
Reserved (of online inventory)18 / 28
Weekday openings8
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 9 of 15 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Red Fir Flat | 10 |
This site currently has 10 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
10 open site-nights across 1 site at Red Fir Flat Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 5 at site Red Fir Flat.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 25 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fir Flat | 25 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
About Red Fir Flat Group Campground
Overview
Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late June on heavy snow years, and usually sees late season snowfall in early November, possibly October. It is a popular site for meditation/retreat groups. Maximum stay limit is 7 days per group and or indvidual(s)
Recreation
Most visitors enjoy the peace and solitude of the forest setting. Several hiking trails are located nearby, including the trail to the historic stone cabin at timberline owned and operated by the Sierra Club Foundation. Also within a few miles are Upper and Lower Panther Meadows, the access trail to South Gate Meadows and the trail to Gray Butte.
Facilities
Facilities include several picnic tables, an established fire ring, bear proof trash recepticles and vault toilet. Limited garbage service is provided and visitors are asked to pack out what they can. There is no water at this site; please bring your own. Campfires are allowed with a California Campfire Permit. Gathering of dead and down firewood is allowed for use while in the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in an old growth forest of Shasta red fir. The forest provides plenty of shade and has open sunny spots as well. There is no view of the upper mountain from this location; however, views to the west and south include the Trinity Alps, Mount Eddy, and Castle Crags.
Nearby Attractions
The area offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and climbing routes to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta City is 10 miles away and provides full services including grocery stores and restaurants.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 35
Getting there
From Interstate 5, take exit number 738. Head east through the town of Mt. Shasta on Lake Street. Lake Street becomes the Everitt Memorial Highway as it ascends the mountain. At about milepost 9, look for the campground entrance sign on the left.
204 West Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA 96067530-926-4511
CampingHikingVisitor Center
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251582 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-251582 · Red Fir Flat Group Campground · Mount Shasta CA6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Red Fir Flat Group Campground?
Reservations for Red Fir Flat Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 10 of 28 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Red Fir Flat Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Red Fir Flat Group Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Red Fir Flat Group Campground?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 5 at site Red Fir Flat. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Red Fir Flat Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 25 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Red Fir Flat Group Campground?
October 2026, with 9 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 15.
When is the next open date at Red Fir Flat Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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