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.
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order 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 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
- Basin Gulch Campground
- Beegum Gorge Campground
- Beehive Dispersed Area
- Bridge Campground
- Castle Crags Campground
- Clear Creek Campground
- Deadlun Campground
- Dekkas Rock
- Ellery Creek
- Girard Ridge Lookout
- Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground
- Green's Creek Boat-in Campground
- Hirz Bay
- Hirz Bay Group 2
- Hirz Mountain Lookout
- Honn Campground
- Lost Creek Group
- Manzanita Lake
- Mariners Point Group Campground
- Mccloud Bridge
- Pine Point
- Pioneer Camp
- Pit River Campground
- Rim Camp
- Salt Creek Dispersed Area
- Sims Flat Campground
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
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