Gregory Beach Dispersed Area
Closed — Closed for the season. Open May 10 through September 12 with services including portable restrooms and trash. Open year-round outside operating season as pack-in, pack-out with no facilities or fees.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot 1500 to 2500 feet, 1 to 2 feet at 2500 to 3500 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Wind gusts of 45 to 55mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5, the Coastal Range, and foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet tonight through Monday. 2500 to 3500 feet snow levels by Monday night and 1500 to 2500 feet Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 750 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, across Shasta County including Shasta Lake, and in the southern Cascades.
About
Gregory Beach Dispersed Area offers shoreline camping and day use along the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake within Shasta-Trinity National Forest. As a dispersed area, there are no designated campsites, allowing visitors flexibility to camp along the shoreline. During the operating season from mid-May through mid-September, portable restrooms and trash service are provided for a nightly fee. Outside this season, the area remains open year-round but transitions to pack-in, pack-out with no facilities or services, and no fees are required. Shasta Lake is renowned for its exceptional fishing, with species including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, and Chinook salmon. The lake's 365 miles of shoreline provide ample opportunities for boating, swimming, and water recreation. The surrounding landscape features steep mountains covered in manzanita and evergreens, with Mount Shasta visible in the distance. This is a first-come, first-served area with no advance reservations, and visitors must physically be present to claim and pay for their spot on the day of arrival.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 698 Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp onto Salt Creek Road (also known as Gregory Creek Road) and follow for approximately 4 miles to the dispersed area entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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