Harris Spring Campground sits about 15 miles north of Highway 89 in the remote McCloud area, roughly a 17-mile drive up Forest Road 15 from where you turn off near the ranger station. This is rough-around-the-edges camping with about 15 user-created sites scattered across the property—the kind of place where you’ll see tire tracks marking established spots rather than formal pads. There’s a vault toilet on-site, but you’ll need to bring your own drinking water, so plan accordingly.

The campground is free, which makes sense given how minimal the amenities are. The real draw here is solitude and proximity to hunting territory. Come fall, this place fills up with hunters taking advantage of the season, so if you’re hoping for a quiet November trip, you might want to check timing before heading out.

There’s an interesting piece of history nearby: the remains of an old Forest Service guard station cabin. The Forest Service restored it, but it’s no longer available to rent through their cabins program, so you’ll just see it as you pass through.

Getting here requires some commitment. From the McCloud Ranger Station, head left onto Highway 89 for about 15 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 15. The final leg is another 17 miles of driving, so this isn’t a spur-of-the-moment stop. The campground entrance is on the right side of the road once you’ve made the full drive.

This is genuinely backcountry camping—minimal development, no fees, and the kind of quiet you’re actually looking for when you want to get away. Bring extra water, come prepared for basic conditions, and be ready for a longer drive to reach it. The lack of frills is exactly the point.