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Open year-round. No fees or reservations required. First-come, first-served. Access varies with lake 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

Bailey Cove Road Closure Order

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order for public safety to close Forest Road No. 34N40Y (Bailey Cove)and Forest Road No. 34N40YA on the Shasta Lake Ranger District within the Shasta-TrinityNational Forest. These roads are in an area undergoing construction from two failed culverts.

About

Ski Island Boat-In Campground offers a true backcountry-style camping experience on Shasta Lake without the need to hike in. Accessible only by boat, this island campground on the Pit Arm features approximately 29 primitive sites scattered around the shoreline, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are distributed around the island, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own or filter from the lake. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no trash service, fee, or reservation system. The closest USFS boat launch is Jones Valley, which charges a $17 launch fee. Access difficulty varies significantly with lake levels, so checking current conditions before launching is advisable. The campground is especially popular during summer months when Shasta Lake sees heavy recreational boating activity.

Directions

Boat-access only. Launch from Jones Valley boat ramp ($17 fee) on the Pit Arm of Shasta Lake and navigate to Ski Island near the confluence of the McCloud and Pit Arms.

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 $0

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 226-2500

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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