Open year-round with a campground host available during reservation season. Some sites are first-come-first-served while others are reservable through Recreation.gov. Single sites are $28/night, double sites $58/night, and yurts $95/night. Senior/Access Passport holders receive a 50% discount.
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.…
Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
Gateway Area Trails Closure 2026
The order will close two trails in the Gateway Trails System (Magma – 04W50 and Deadwood – 04W51) on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The closure is necessary to reduce risk to public safety within an area of massive white fir tree die off which has created many hazard trees along the…
About
Lakeshore East Campground occupies a scenic position along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, offering campers easy access to one of California's most popular recreation lakes. The campground is easily accessible from I-5, located about 1.3 miles west of the Antlers Road/Lakeshore Drive exit within the community of Lakehead. Oak and pine trees provide partial shade, while grass and raspberry bushes create natural privacy screens between sites. Each campsite features a paved parking spur, picnic table, and raised fire ring. The campground offers 18 single sites accommodating up to 8 people, 6 double sites for up to 16 people, and 2 yurts that are available year-round. Yurts are sturdy, weather-proof shelters with basic furnishings but no heat or electricity. Flush toilets are provided throughout the campground, with some meeting current accessibility standards. The location is ideal for water recreation. Several sites offer direct lake access, and visitors may informally moor boats at the campground. The Antlers public boat ramp is approximately 2 miles away. Popular activities include power boating, waterskiing, and fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, bass, and white sturgeon.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 702 (Antlers Road/Lakeshore Drive). Turn left at the end of the off-ramp, then left at the stop sign junction. Follow Lakeshore Drive about 1.3 miles to the Lakeshore East Campground sign and turn left onto the campground road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $30 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-1587 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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