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Moore Creek
10 mi east of Lakehead, CA · Verizon 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Moore Creek
Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife. The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Boat rentals and fuel are available at nearby lakefront resorts. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of…
- Fees: If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later…
- Season: May 10 – Sept. 12
- Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi east of Lakehead, CA · 40.88389, -122.21778
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekkas | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Hirz Bay | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Fenders Ferry Fa27 | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 58.5 mi |
| Hirz Mtn | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Samwell Cave | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 17 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Hirz Cabin 1.2 mi
- Dekkas Rock 1.3 mi
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 1.7 mi
- Hirz Bay 2.3 mi
- Ellery Creek 2.5 mi
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 3.2 mi