Lake Shasta
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation • Dam completed 1945 • 365 miles of shoreline
Lake Shasta Boat Ramps, Campgrounds & Marinas
Each site below links to the official listing it came from. Ramp closures depend on each ramp's design and the lake level, and most operators don't publish them in real time, so confirm with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation before you launch.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public launches, lane counts, fees, and federal pass info. Confirm ramp status with the operator before launching.🚤 Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp
Check StatusLocated on the lower McCloud River Arm in the Bailey Cove facilities area. There are two launching lanes available until the lake level drops to 50 feet. Picnicking, restrooms, fee. (Not recommended on summer weekends du...
🚤 Centimudi Public Boat Ramp
Check StatusLocated near Shasta Dam, the Centimudi ramp has four launching lanes available for varying lake levels; a four lane ramp with a courtesy dock is available when lake draw down is between 0 and 75 feet, a three lane ramp i...
🚤 Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp
Check StatusLocated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, the Hirz Bay boat ramp is paved and has three (3) ramps for varying lake levels. A three lane ramp is in service until 75 feet drawdown, a two lane ramp until 95 feet drawdown. ...
🚤 Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp
Check StatusLocated on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, the Jones Valley Boat Ramp is paved and has four (4) ramps for varying lake levels. A four lane ramp is available until 50 feet of lake drawdown, a two lane ramp is available ...
🚤 Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp
Check StatusLocated on the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, the Packers Bay boat ramp is paved. It has four lanes available until 50 feet of drawdown, and then has two lanes available until 115 feet of drawdown. Open all year, this ra...
🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Antlers Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Bailey Cove Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Centimudi Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Hirz Bay Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Jones Valley Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Packers Bay Boat Ramp
Check Status🚤 Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Sugarloaf Boat Ramp
Check StatusCampgrounds & RV Parks
Campgrounds listed by Recreation.gov and official park sources⛺ Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca)
Check with operatorAntlers Campground is situated on a bluff above the Sacramento arm of Shasta Lake. The campground has beautiful views of the lake. There is no access to the water from this campground. The Public Boat Launch is ...
⛺ Bailey Cove
Check with operatorBailey Cove Campground is nestled in a forested area on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The site is a popular destination due to its convenient access from I-5 and the adjacent public boat ramp. The area surroun...
⛺ Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)
Check with operatorBeehive Dispersed Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. T...
⛺ Dekkas Rock
Check with operatorDekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round. Rec...
⛺ Ellery Creek
Check with operatorEllery Creek is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is terraced, providing views of the lake from all of the lower sites and some of the upper sites. At certain water levels, boats can be m...
⛺ Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca)
Check with operatorGregory Beach Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. This ...
⛺ Gregory Creek Group Campground
Check with operatorThe campground is a single loop and is moderately to thickly wooded with a mix of oak and pine trees that provide plenty of shade in the hot summers (80% + cover). The understory, which consists of manzanita, blackberrie...
⛺ Hirz Bay
Check with operatorHirz Bay Campground is nestled among Manzanita and oak trees on a hilltop overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The scenic location offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp...
⛺ Hirz Bay Group 1
Check with operatorThe Hirz Bay Group 1 Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in a forest of oak and Manzanita. A variety of recreational activities are offered here, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a...
⛺ Hirz Bay Group 2
Check with operatorHirz Bay Group 2 Campground sits along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, shaded by a forest of oak and Manzanita. The facility offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for water sp...
⛺ Hirz Cabin
Check with operatorHirz Cabin is nestled among manzanita and oak trees on a hilltop overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The scenic location offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for wate...
⛺ Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area (Ca)
Check with operatorJones Valley Inlet Dispersed/Day Use Area is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. This ...
⛺ Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area (Ca)
Check with operatorJones Valley Inlet West Dispersed/Day Use Area is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. ...
⛺ Lakeshore East
Check with operatorLakeshore East sits along the shore of the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The facility is partially shaded by oak and pine and provides some privacy between sites with an undergrowth of grass and raspberry bushe...
⛺ Lower Jones Valley (Ca)
Check with operatorLower Jones Valley Campground is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash service, vault toilets and potable water. This is campground has 9 single sites and 2 double sites with an average back ...
⛺ Mariners Point Group Campground
Check with operatorMariners Point Campground is located where the Pit and Squaw arm of Shasta Lake come together and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shast...
⛺ Mccloud Bridge
Check with operatorMcCloud Bridge Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, it has a total of 14 sites; 3 double sites and 11 single sites with an average back in around 35ft. This campground has vault restrooms and...
⛺ Moore Creek
Check with operatorMoore 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 ...
⛺ Nelson Point
Check with operatorNelson Point Campground is situated along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, easily accessible from 1-5 and located nearby many other recreation areas on Shasta Lake. Recreation The nearest public boat ramp is 6...
⛺ Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)
Check with operatorPine Point Campground is situated along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around...
⛺ Salt Creek Dispersed Area (Ca)
Check with operatorSalt Creek Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. This Cam...
Parks & Day-Use Areas
Listed by Recreation.gov. Facilities vary; check each park's page for boat launch access.🌳 Dekkas Rock Day Use Area
The Dekkas Rock Day Use and Picnic area is located on Gilman Road about 11 miles east of Interstate 5 on Gilman Road between the Hirz Bay Campground and the Dekkas Rock Group Campground. This picnic area provides access ...
🌳 Fishermans Point Day Use Area
The Fisherman's Point Day Use and Picnic area is located near Shasta Dam. Exit I-5 at Shasta Dam Boulevard. You will come to a four-way stop after you go through the City of Shasta Lake. Turn right and follow Lake Boulev...
🌳 Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery
Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery was established in 1997 and located at the base of Shasta Dam. Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery is the only hatchery in the world that raises listed winter-run Chinook salmo...
🌳 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-Triinity National Forest, Shasta Lak...
Fishing Lake Shasta
Lake Shasta Fishing Report
Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:26 AM–9:26 AM PST; lake at 972.06 ft, 94.9 ft below full pool, down 0.07 ft in 24 hours.
Fishing & Boating Rules
Official SourcesLimits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Shasta:
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Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Shasta
Marinas from official listings, plus open spots for local guides and rental operators.
Featured Fishing Guides on Lake Shasta
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Living Near Lake Shasta
Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Lake Shasta is managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.
Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.
Nearby towns. Redding, CA, Shasta Lake, CA. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.
Living on Lake Shasta
Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Shasta? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.