Shasta County
From Recreation.gov
Due to theft and vandalism the cabin no longer has access to the solar power. Fridge, Hot Water Heater and Stove still work. Fans and lights do not work.
Visitor Phone Line Intermittent
You may experience problems reaching park staff via the main visitor phone line which functions intermittently. You may email the park at lavo_information@nps.gov with general park questions.
Lasting Effects from 2021 Dixie Fire
Some facilities, infrastructure, and areas remain closed; please adhere to all closure signs. In re-opened areas, hazards like fallen trees, loose/falling rock, undefined trails, and hidden stump holes exist. Click more to learn about burned area safety.
Bumpass Hell Trail Open
The Bumpass Hell Trail is open for hiking. Caution: stay on trail and boardwalk in the geothermal area! Visitors have been severely burned by hidden geothermal features.
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order No. 06-24-01 limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest.
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order No. 06-24-03 limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order No. 06-24-02 limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
Overview
Shasta County is located in Northern California and covers over 3,800 square miles of diverse terrain including mountains, forests, lakes, and valleys. The county is home to exceptional outdoor recreation centered around the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, which includes Shasta Lake (California's largest reservoir with 365+ miles of shoreline) and Whiskeytown Lake. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California's largest national forest at 2.2 million acres, offers extensive dispersed camping opportunities, developed campgrounds, and water recreation. BLM lands provide additional free dispersed camping options, including the Shasta Campground near Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. As of summer 2025, Whiskeytown's main beaches (Brandy Creek, Oak Bottom, and East Beach) are open. Recent fire activity includes the Green Fire (July 2025) which led to temporary closures of Hirz Recreation Complex and evacuation warnings in certain zones, though containment progress has been made. CalFire's burn permit suspension was lifted in October 2025. Year-round campfire permits are required for dispersed camping. Water levels on Shasta Lake fluctuate, so campers should check with Shasta Recreation Company or the Shasta Lake Ranger Station for potential temporary campground closures. The county offers three incorporated cities (Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake) and serves as a gateway to Mount Shasta and the Cascade Range.
Top Campgrounds
- Ah-Di-Na Campground
- Bailey Cove
- Basin Gulch Campground
- Beegum Gorge Campground
- Big Pine Campground
- Bridge Campground
- Castle Crags Campground
- Clear Creek Campground
- Deadlun Campground
- Dekkas Rock
- Girard Ridge Lookout
- Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground
- Green's Creek Boat-in Campground
- Gregory Creek Group Campground
- Hirz Bay Group 2
- Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area
- Lower Jones Valley
- Mcarthur-burney Falls Memorial Cabin Area
- Moore Creek
- Oak Grove Campground
- Pine Point
- Pioneer Camp
- Pit River Campground
- Rim Camp
- Shasta Lake Antlers Campground
- Sims Flat Campground
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
- Upper Salt Creek Campground
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