So we left Ah-Di-Na and headed east on Highway 89, with impressive Mt. Shasta just to the north. We came upon Cattle Camp, and despite the negative image the name conjures, we gave this campground a big thumbs up. The sites are spacious, with plenty of room for the kids to roam and explore, and a great balance of shade and sun. Less than a mile's hike from the campground we found an excellent swimming hole where the kids played for hours. The trail goes beyond that as well, but we could never get our kids any further than that swimming hole!
We also hiked on the Pacific Crest Trail, which has several access points in the area (driving distance). The one drawback to Cattle Camp is that the planners seem to have gone a bit wild with the concrete. Not only is the parking area paved, but there is also a concrete pad for the picnic table and fire ring. Given the other positives, I still call this a great campground, and plan a return trip. If you get a hankering for some soft serve, you can stop at Floyd's Frosty in McCloud as you head back to I-5.
It is a little difficult to find useful info on the Shasta-Trinity website, but here is the camping link: www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/recreation/#Camping
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