Open

Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Access difficulty varies with Shasta Lake water levels.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mount Shasta-McCloud Seasonal Area and Road Closure

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

2026 fire restrictions lifted

Fire restrictions in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are being lifted as of Oct. 2, 2026.

About

Gooseneck Cove Boat-In Campground is one of four boat-access-only campgrounds on Shasta Lake, situated on the upper Sacramento arm within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This primitive, no-fee campground is very popular among boaters seeking a more remote camping experience away from the developed shoreline facilities. Each site features a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets available. Access is exclusively by boat from launch points like the Antlers boat ramp. The difficulty of reaching the campground varies with fluctuating lake levels. The campground sits on a bluff above the lake, and while some sites are near the shoreline, direct water access can be challenging. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no potable water, trash service, or other amenities. Campers should bring all water and supplies and be prepared for a primitive backcountry experience. Water can be treated or filtered from nearby lake sources in an emergency.

Directions

Boat access only from the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The closest USFS boat ramp is Antlers, which has a $17/day launch fee. Navigate up the Sacramento arm to Gooseneck Cove.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 275-1587

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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