About this campground
A popular paragliding launch site at 7437 ft (2267 m) elevation with spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Valley. The Whaleback (8,528 ft; 2599 m) is one of the highest points on the Goosenest Ranger District. For additional launch site information and safety guidelines go to the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association website.
Directions
Open in Google Maps →Nearby federal campgrounds
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Whaleback Launch Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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