Camping at Shasta Lake

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Shasta Lake, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Rentals, stays & trips for Shasta LakePartner links · same price for you
Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on Shasta LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Shasta LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Shasta Lake

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

Saturday73°FSunnyWind 2 to 7 mph NE
Sunday71°FSunnyWind 1 to 5 mph SE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas stationFuel dock
    0.4 mi
  • Shell14385 Wonderland Boulevard, Redding
    3.7 mi
  • Chevron14361 Holiday Road, Redding
    3.8 mi
  • Arco
    5.6 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Shell
    3.7 mi
  • ampm
    5.6 mi
  • Circle K
    5.7 mi
  • Farmers Market PlaceIce
    5.8 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    15.7 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Shasta Regional Medical CenterEmergency1100 Butte Street, Redding
    12.4 miCall
  • Patients' Hospital of Redding2900 Eureka Way, Redding
    12.9 miCall
  • Shasta Spine Specialists153 Hartnell Avenue Suite 300, Redding
    13.4 miCall
  • Mercy Medical Center ReddingEmergency2175 Rosaline Avenue, Redding
    13.5 miCall

Good to know

Questions about Shasta Lake

Is Shasta Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Shasta Lake lists Trout the week of 2026-09-27. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Shasta Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 0.4 miles from the water. There is also a fuel dock on the water.

Where can I buy bait near Shasta Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: The Fishing Hole (5.9 mi), Sportsman's Warehouse (12.3 mi), The Hermit’s Hut (13.9 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.