Lakeshore East

$60.00–$100.00/night

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Lakeshore Drive
Lakehead, CA 96051

Overview

Lakeshore East sits along the shore of the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The facility is partially shaded by oak and pine and provides some privacy between sites with an undergrowth of grass and raspberry bushes.

Lakeshore East is easily accessible from I-5 and offers direct access to the lake from a number of sites. Walk-ins are accepted year-round.

Recreation

Both the Antlers and Sugar Loaf public boat ramps are nearby. Antlers is approximately 2 miles from the campground. Power and non-motorized boating, fishing and waterskiing are all popular pastimes.

Visitors may be able to informally moor their boats at the campground.

Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.

Facilities

Each site has a picnic table, raised fire ring and paved parking spur. Two yurts, which are sturdy, weather-proof shelters, are available for rent year-round.



The campground has sites that can accommodate tents as well as trailers, although there are no electrical hookups or dump stations for trailers.



Standard single sites can accommodate up to 8 people and an unlimited number of tents; double sites can accommodate up to 16 people and an unlimited number of tents.


Drinking water and flush toilets are provided, including flush toilets that meet current accessibility standards.

Natural Features

Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.

Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Shasta Caverns are located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.

Camp site features

Across 25 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 25 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 25 sites
  • Longest RV: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 18.7 mi

Fees

If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Redding, California, remain on I-5 north to the town of Lakehead (Approx. 20 minutes north of Redding). Take the Antlers Road/Lakeshore Drive exit. Go west under I-5 overpass, then left on Lakeshore drive approximately 2.5 miles to the campground entrance.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

59 reviews
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4 stars
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martha s
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The camp was kept in good shape. The sites were clean and bathroom also. Steep and rocky so getting down to the water was not really possible. But it does mention that on the website.
Amanda D
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great views. On site camp host is very helpful and has a great attitude!!! He made our first visit awesome!!! Will definitely be back!
Amber T
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 2 months ago
It says online that all good is required to be in bear boxes. Across the street there are bear boxes for food but not at this site. When I asked the camp host about paying for my car, I was told it wasn't needed. The rv counted as equipment and the car was a vehicle... however over the weekend was given a ticket for the car. The cost for an additional vehicle is 12/night and you can only pay cash or check. The water is not easily accessible. We left on day 2 of our 4 day reservation and unable to cancel the remaining dates.
Chloe H
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 3 months ago
super clean & great view of the arm of the lake; still could stargaze even despite the road
Chris S
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Great location but be prepared for heat. This site had good access to the lake. Bring something to float on to keep cool in summer. Also, frozen water bottles in wash cloth to cool down your neck at night.
matthew y
Loop:Area Lakeshore East
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Stayed at campsite 26 and loved the entire trip. My kids want to come back every year now.
Availability

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 1% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 2 years of reservations.

Season dates

Walk In season

Sep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

First come, first served

Walk In season

Jan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

Jan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028

First come, first served

Peak season

May 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028

Reservable online

Walk In season

Sep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

First come, first served

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