Lakeshore East Campground is in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, on the upper Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. Visitors to the campground enjoy fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, boating, and hiking. Nearby Antlers and Sugarloaf boat ramps provide access to Shasta Lake's expanse of water.
Lakeshore East Campground has 23 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents spread along the lakeside. Six of the campsites are doubles. Another 3 campsites each include a Yurt. Nineteen of the campsites can be reserved, while the remainder are available first-come, first-served. An oak and pine forest offers partial shade and some privacy between sites. Noise from nearby Interstate 5 and passing trains is a concern. The town of Lakehead is nearby.
| Lakeshore East Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Off Interstate 5 on Lakeshore Dr., 22 miles north of Redding |
| Elevation: | 1,090 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 22 miles north of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 23 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children), max. 3 tents |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 per night fee for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center: | (530) 275-1589 |
| Reservations for Lakeshore East Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Reservations can be made for camping dates from May though September, otherwise sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance; Yurts may be reserved up to 12 months in advance. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #11 |
| Fees: | $25 per night for single site, $46 for double
Plus $10 reservation fee Yurts - $95 per night |
| Reservations: | Lakeshore East Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Lakeshore East Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets and vault toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Shasta Lake, boating, fishing, waterskiing, Antlers and Sugarloaf launch ramps ($10), interpretive programs, mountain biking, cycling
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Yurt at Lakeshore East Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Lakeshore East Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Campers at Lakeshore East Campground are close to many of the attractions of the lake.
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