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Shasta Lake Area
12 mi east of Lakehead, CA · No signal at camp
About Shasta Lake Area
** Due to fluctuating water levels on Shasta Lake, visitors are encouraged to contact the [Shasta Recreation Company](http://www.shastalakecamping.com/index.php) (concessionaire to the Forest Service) @ 530-275-8113 or the Shasta-Triinity 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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5130542.pdf) and the [Shasta…
- Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi east of Lakehead, CA · 40.9083, -122.16252
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenders Ferry (E Spur) | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Fenders Ferry (F Spur) | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Curl Ridge Jeep Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 16.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23.6 mi
Propane: 19.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Moore Creek 3.5 mi
- Chirpchatter Campground 3.6 mi
- Madrone Campground 3.9 mi
- Ellery Creek 4.3 mi
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 4.6 mi
- Hirz Cabin 4.7 mi