California / Shasta County / Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit / Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Ellery Creek

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from April 1 through September 10, with reservations available from May through early September. Walk-in camping is allowed during the open season.

About

Ellery Creek Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground's terraced design provides lake views from all lower sites and select upper sites. At certain water levels, boats can be moored directly on the shore within sight of the campground, making Ellery Creek particularly popular with boaters and water enthusiasts. The campground features 19 sites, each equipped with a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, bear box, and paved parking spur. A public boat ramp is located approximately 4 miles away at Hirz Bay, and informal mooring is allowed at Ellery Creek when water levels are sufficient. The area is popular for water skiing, jet skiing, and fishing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead, and bass. Shasta Lake sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, surrounded by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens, with snow-capped Mount Shasta visible in the distance. Nearby attractions include the Lake Shasta Caverns on the McCloud Arm and Hirz Mountain Lookout, which offers panoramic views at 3,500 feet elevation. The nearest store is 21 miles away in Lakehead.

Directions

From I-5, take exit 698 for Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn right at the end of the off-ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 11-16 miles to the campground entrance, located on the right between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds.

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