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Mary Smith Campground

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundShasta-Trinity / LassenCalifornia⭐ 4.1 (61)
Mary Smith Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
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Mary Smith Campground in California has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →opened 19h ago👥 6 in a row, MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #10–MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #15 next to each othersites MARY SMITH #01, #06, #07, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, Tent Glamping U… #02, #03, #04, #05b, #09
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #10–MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #12 next to each othersites MARY SMITH #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, Tent Glamping U… #02, #03
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 19h agosites Tent Glamping U… #05a
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #06 & MARY SMITH CAMPGROUND #07 next to each othersites MARY SMITH #01, #06, #07, #13, Tent Glamping U… #04, #05a, #05b, #09
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Mary Smith Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Tent Only NonelectricYurt🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆61 ratings
5★33
4★15
3★4
2★5
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.2/4
T-Mobile0.4/4
Verizon0.3/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mary Smith Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mary Smith Campground?

Mary Smith Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Mary Smith Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mary Smith Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Mary Smith Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Mary Smith Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mary Smith Campground a good campground?

Mary Smith Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 61 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mary Smith Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mary Smith Campground, AT&T rates highest at 1.2 out of 5 from 13 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mary Smith Campground located?

Mary Smith Campground is located in Shasta-Trinity / Lassen, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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