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Shasta Lake Area
** Due to fluctuating water levels on Shasta Lake, visitors are encouraged to contact the Shasta Recreation Company (concessionaire to the Forest Service) @ 530-275-8113 or the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta Lake Ranger Station at (530) 275-1587 for possible temporary campground closures. **
The Shasta Unit is one of three units that comprise the Whiskeytown - Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. It was established by Congress in 1965. These areas were recognized for their unique and varied recreation potential.
Shasta Lake forms the core of the Shasta Unit and offers recreationist a variety of outdoor activities including: boating, water-skiing, swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.
The Shasta Lake Unit and the Shasta Lake Boating Safety maps are available at no charge through this website and in our offices.
For information on purchasing the Shasta-Trinity National Forest map as well as many other National Forest maps, please browse to the Maps & Publications page.
Interpretive programs are offered at the Antlers Amphitheater during the summer months and are free to the public. For locations and times, please contact the Shasta Recreation Company (concessionaire to the Forest Service) @ 530-275-8113.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Please stay safe while near the lake. |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | May - September |
| Closest Towns: | Redding, Shasta Lake, Lakehead |
| Restroom: | Vault/Flush |
| Passes: | Interagency Passes accepted |
| Operated By: | USDA - Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Shasta Lake Ranger Station 14225 Holiday Road Redding, Ca 96003 (530) 275-1587 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed Federal Holidays) |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Shasta Lake Area
Campground Camping
Single units= 1 vehicle and 8 people. Double units= 2 vehicles and 12 people.
Areas for Campground Camping at Shasta Lake Area
- Antlers Campground
- Bailey Cove Campground
- Chirpchatter Campground
- Deadlun Campground
- Ellery Creek Campground
- Hirz Bay Campground
- Lakeshore East Campground
- Lower Jones Valley Campground
- Madrone Campground
- McCloud Bridge Campground
- Moore Creek Campground (group/family)
- Nelson Point Campground (group/family)
- Pine Point Campground (group/family)
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
RV Camping
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Shasta Lake Area
- Dekkas Rock Group Campground
- Gregory Creek Group Campground
- Hirz Bay 1 Group Campground
- Hirz Bay 2 Group Campground
- Mariners Point Group Campground
- Moore Creek Campground (group/family)
- Nelson Point Campground (group/family)
- Pine Point Campground (group/family)
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Shasta Lake Area
- Arbuckle Flat Boat-In Campground
- Beehive Point Shoreline Area
- Gooseneck Cove Boat-In Campground
- Greens Creek Boat-In Campground
- Gregory Beach Shoreline Area
- Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
- Lower Salt Creek Shoreline Area
- Ski Island Boat-In Campground
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Shasta Lake Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Shasta Lake Area
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Shasta Lake Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Shasta Lake Area
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Shasta Lake Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Shasta Lake Area
Caving
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Shasta Lake Area
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Shasta Lake Area
- Antlers Public Boat Ramp
- Arbuckle Flat Boat-In Campground
- Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp
- Centimudi Public Boat Ramp
- Gooseneck Cove Boat-In Campground
- Greens Creek Boat-In Campground
- Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp
- Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp
- Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp
- Ski Island Boat-In Campground
- Sugarloaf Public Boat Ramp
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Shasta Lake Area
- Antlers Public Boat Ramp
- Arbuckle Flat Boat-In Campground
- Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp
- Centimudi Public Boat Ramp
- Gooseneck Cove Boat-In Campground
- Greens Creek Boat-In Campground
- Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp
- Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp
- Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp
- Sugarloaf Public Boat Ramp
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Shasta Lake Area