Shasta Lake, CA Camping and RV Parking

14225 Holiday Road, Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-1589

Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

Shasta Lake is a very popular camping destination. There is a broad spectrum of camping facilities, ranging from the primitive to the luxurious. At the upper end of the scale, there are 10 marinas and a number of resorts offering rental cabins, motel type accommodations, and RV parks and campgrounds with electric hook ups, swimming pools and showers. Additional information about facilities and services offered at private resorts is available at the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center or on the web at www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.

Reservations are available at many public campgrounds (Forest Service) through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS). Call 1/877-444-6777 or contact them on the web at www.reserveusa.com.

The chart below list the public campgrounds on the Shasta Lake Unit. The public campgrounds offer many services, but do not have showers and/or hookups.

In addition to the public campgrounds listed below, there are several privately owned campgrounds, many with similar names to the public sites, such as Antlers Campground (public), and Antlers RV Park and Campground (privately owned). If the site you are looking for is a privately owned site, please go to the 'Commercial Services' page for those contacts. If you are not sure, please give us a call at (530)275-1589 or e-mail the web manager.

Concessionaire to the Shasta Unit: Shasta Recreation Company

Reservations: Reservations (ReserveUSA - 1.877.444.6777)

Distance to Water: view chart

Campground Detail Map: Shasta Lake Camping Map.

Area Quick Links:

| Developed Campgrounds
| Developed Campgrounds (Remote)
| Shoreline Campgrounds
| Boat Access Campgrounds
| Group Campgrounds
| Private RV Parks & Campgrounds
| Boating (public ramps)
| Public Boat Ramps with Loading Platforms and receivers that can accommodate the use of patient lifts.
NOTE: We have put together a list of all facilities on the on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and which ones are accessible.
| Camping (public campgrounds)
| Commercial Links (privately owned campgrounds, marinas and other facilities)
| Day Use/Picnic
| Event Calendar
| Off-Highway-Vehicle Areas
| Points of Interest & Watchable Wildlife Areas
| Trails

Developed Campgrounds

*Can Be reserved as a group camp on a limited basis
Campground operating seasons are subject to change due to lake level and for bald eagle habitat protection.

Forest Order # 14-58-40 - Eagle Closure - December 16, 2005

Site	Description
Antlers
#Single Sites: 41 #Double Sites: 18 Single Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: flush/vault Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: yes Season: open year round	Antlers campground is located adjacent to Antlers boat ramp and Antlers amphitheater. The campground is located on a bluff above the lake and although some sites are near the lakeshore, direct access to the water is difficult. The campground area is flat and level, covered with oak and pine forest which provide shade and good screening between units. Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, bear boxes, and one fire ring. Antlers amphitheater consists of a building and stage and a adjacent paved parking lot for 22 vehicles. During the summer months, Interpretive Programs are provided.
Bailey Cove
#Single Sites: 5 #Double Sites: 2 Single Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: flush Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: yes Season: open year round	Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, raised fire ring, bear boxes, and paved parking spur. Each camping site has brick pavers which provide increased accessibility.
Ellery Creek
#Single Sites: 19 Single Fee: $14.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: yes Season: 4/1 - 9/12	Ellery Creek campground is a 19 single unit campground close to the shores of Shasta Lake. It is a popular campground because boats can be moored on the shore within sight of the campground. All sites have a picnic table, tent pads, fire rings, bear boxes, and paved parking spurs.
Gregory Creek
#Single Sites: 18 Single Fee: $14.00 Water: yes Toilets: flush Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: 8/1 - 9/12	Each site has a picnic table, and a fire ring. Operating season is subject to change for bald eagle habitat protection. Forest Order # 14-58-40 - Eagle Closure - December 16, 2005
Hirz Bay
#Single Sites: 37 #Double Sites: 1 Single Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: flush Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: yes Season: open year round	The campground is located within the Hirz Bay recreation complex. Included within the recreation complex is this family campground, two group camps, and boat ramp. Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, bear boxes, and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, an overflow parking area, access to Hirz Bay trail, and is located near Hirz Bay boat ramp.
Lakeshore East
#Single Sites: 20 #Double Sites: 6 Single Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: flush Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: yes Season: open year round	This campground is close to both Antlers and Sugarloaf boat ramps. Each site has a paved surface area, a picnic table, raised fire ring, and parking spur.
Lower Jones Valley
#Single Sites: 10 #Double Sites: 3 Single Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: open year round	This campground is located in a small canyon adjacent to the lake. The Jones Valley boat ramp and the Clickipudi Trail are located nearby All sites have an paved parking spur, tent pad, raised campfire ring, bear boxes, and a picnic table.
McCloud Bridge
#Single Sites: 11 #Double Sites: 3 ingle Fee: $18.00 Double Fee: $30.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: 5/1 - 9/30	All campsites have picnic tables, raised fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes, and paved parking spurs. The units have brick pavers to provide an accessible surface. Adjacent to the McCloud Bridge Day Use Area. McCloud Bridge is a very popular campground for easy lake access and is located on an old ranch site that is set amongst fruit trees, sweet peas, and berries.
*Moore Creek	(Also see group listing)
#Single Sites: 12 Single Fee: $14.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: open on summer holidays	All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs.
*Nelson Point	(Also see group listing)
#Single Sites: 8 Single Fee: $9.00 Water: no Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: 4/1 - 9/12	All sites have a picnic table, unpaved parking spur and either a campfire ring, grill or stove available. Water for this campground is inoperable.
*Pine Point	(Also see group listing)
#Single Sites: 14 Single Fee: $14.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 24' Reservations: no Season: open on summer holidays	All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes, and paved parking spurs.
Shasta Campground
#Single Sites: 22 Single Fee: $10.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 30' Reservations: no Season: open year round	All sites have a picnic table, campfire ring, and a paved parking spur. Activities: Off-highway vehicle staging area and trail access, camping, and access to the Sacramento River for kayaking and fishing activities. Swimming, not recommended. No motorized boat launching area. Area Description: Shasta campground is located within the designated Chappie Shasta Off-Highway Area, which offers 250 miles of roads and trails over 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 1000 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps. Seasons of Use: open year round. This campground in only accessible by crossing Shasta Dam. Due to Homeland Security guidelines, an access permit must be acquired at least 72 hours in advance in order to cross Shasta Dam. This will link to the Bureau of Reclamation application for permission to cross Shasta Dam. Bureau of Reclamation permit to cross Shasta Dam (pdf -16578Kb) This document is in Adobe Acrobat format (get Adobe Reader).
Upper Jones Valley
#Single Sites: 8 Single Fee: $14.00 Water: yes Toilets: vault Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: open on summer holidays	All sites have a picnic table, campfire ring, and an unpaved parking spur.

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Developed Campgrounds
(remotely located)

Site	Description
Deadlun	*Remotely Located Campground*
#Single Sites: 25 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: Free Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 24' Reservations: no Season: open year round	Directions: From Interstate 5, take Highway 299 East 35 miles to Big Bend Road (Co. 7M01). On Big Bend Road, drive 17 miles to the town of Big Bend then 5.5 miles to Iron Canyon Reservoir.
Madrone	*Remotely Located Campground*
#Single Sites: 10 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: Free Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 16' Reservations: no Season: open year round	Directions: From Interstate 5, take Highway 299 East 31 miles to Fenders Ferry Road (Road 27). On Fenders Ferry Road, drive approximately 18 miles.

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Shoreline Camping

Shoreline camping areas have chemical vault toilets and trash collection services provided. These areas are generally open year round. Services and fees are discontinued during the off season. No Reservations Available for these sites.

Site	Description
Beehive	Shoreline Camping
Single Fee: $6.00 Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Peak Season: **open year round	There are no permanent facilities at Beehive dispersed area. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season.
*Gregory Beach	Shoreline Camping
Single Fee: $6.00 Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Peak Season: **Aug 1 - Sept 31	There are no permanent facilities at the Gregory Beach area. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season.
Jones Valley Inlet	Shoreline Camping
Single Fee: $6.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Peak Season: March 1 - Oct. 31	There are no permanent facilities at Jones Valley Inlet area. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season.
Lower Salt Creek	Shoreline Camping
Single Fee: $6.00 Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Peak Season: **open year round	There are no permanent facilities at the Lower Salt Creek area. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season.
*Mariners Point	Shoreline Camping
Single Fee:$9.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 16' Peak Season: **Aug 1 - Sept 31	Mariner's Point shoreline camping area has seven ( 7) tables, and seven (7) fire grills. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season.
Operating season is subject to change for bald eagle habitat protection. Forest Order # 14-58-40 - Eagle Closure - December 16, 2005 *Campground is open with Limited Services off Peak Season (May 15 - September 11)

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Boat Access Campgrounds

Site	Description
Arbuckle Flat	Boat Access Campgrounds
#Single Sites: 11 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: $FREE Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: N/A Reservations: no Season: open year round
Gooseneck Cove	Boat Access Campgrounds
#Single Sites: 8 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: $FREE Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: N/A Reservations: no Season: open year round
Greens Creek	Boat Access Campgrounds
#Single Sites: 9 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: $FREE Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: N/A Reservations: no Season: open year round
Ski Island	Boat Access Campgrounds
#Single Sites: 23 #Double Sites: 0 Single Fee: $FREE Double Fee: N/A Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: N/A Reservations: no Season: open year round

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Group Campgrounds

Campgrounds may have an expanded season based on demand and occupancy.

Reservations are required for all of the group campgrounds. Reservations (ReserveUSA - 1.877.444.6777)

Site	Description
Dekkas Rock	Group Campground
Max Group: 60 People Unit Fee: $110.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 16' Season: open year round	This group camp has the following facilities; eight (8) large tables; two (2) large pedestal grills, one (1) large family barbecue grill, two (2) campfire rings and four (4) unpaved parking spurs. An additional unpaved parking lot with eight (8) spaces provided for boat trailers and overflow use.
Hirz Bay #1	Group Campground
Max Group: 120 People Unit Fee: $110.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Season: April 1 - Sept. 30	Hirz Bay #1 group camp has a maximum capacity of 120 people. The camp has the following; two (2) large pedestal grills; one (1) large fire ring; two (2) large sinks with faucets and a paved parking lot with 21 spaces. The parking area is separate from the sleeping/camping area.
Hirz Bay #2	Group Campground
Max Group: 80 People Unit Fee: $80.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 30' Season: April 1 - Sept. 30	Hirz Bay #2 group campground has a maximum capacity of 80 people. The camp has the following facilities; nine (9) picnic tables, one (1) large open fire ring, one (1) large pedestal grill, two (2) grate type fireplaces and two (2) hydrants. A paved parking area for 23 vehicles is provided and located away from the sleeping/camping area.
Moore Creek	Group Campground
Max Group: 90 People Unit Fee: $110.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 16' Season: June 1 - June 27 & July 6 - Sept 6	All sites have picnic tables, fire rings, food lockers and unpaved parking spurs.
Nelson Point	Group Campground
Max Group: 60 People Unit Fee: $80.00 Water: no Toilets: V Max Trailer: 16' Season: June 2- Aug 31	All sites have a picnic table, unpaved parking spur and either a campfire ring, grill or stove available. Water for this campground is inoperable.
Pine Point	Group Campground
Max Group: 100 People Unit Fee: $110.00 Water: yes Toilets: V Max Trailer: 24' Season: June 1 - June 27 & July 6 - Sept 6	All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads and paved parking spurs.

Length of Stay: Camping at improved campgrounds is limited to the maximum number or days posted at the site (generally no more than 14 days). Camping outside of improved campgrounds (dispersed camping) is limited to thirty (30) days within a one (1) year period, starting with the first day of occupancy. Seasons for campgrounds at Trinity and Shasta lakes are based on use and water levels.

Fees: Family campground fees vary, depending on the types of services offered. There is a $5.00 extra vehicle fee at all the campgrounds on Shasta Lake. If you possess a Golden Age or a Golden Access Passport, you will be entitled to a 50% discount on use fees with the exception of fees for group camps. You will be required to show the passport when you arrive at the campground.

Capacity: Developed campground maximum capacity for single units: 1 vehicle and 8 people. Double units: 2 vehicles and 12 people.

Pets: Pets are allowed in the recreation areas unless posted. They must be on a leash when in a developed site.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND POSSIBLE INACCURACIES. CHECK DIRECTLY WITH THE CAMPGROUND OPERATORS FOR THE LATEST, MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION.

NOTE: Some of the material for the campground overviews was provided by USDA Forest Service. All Privately operated campground information and overviews are copyrighted by their respective operators / Web site owners. (You can contact the USDA Forest Service directly at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.)

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