Dekkas Rock Group Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is 2 miles from the Hirz Bay boat launch ramp. Campers at the group campground find good fishing nearby along the shore. Popular activities include boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and hiking. Dekkas Rock stands just across the inlet from the campground.
Dekkas Rock Group Campground is a single group campsite that can accommodate up to 60 people and 18 vehicles. Facilities include a large group BBQ along with several small cooking grills, a campfire ring, and 12 picnic tables. The campground has an extra unpaved parking area for boat trailers and overflow parking. Campers should read the note below about the Locked Entry Gates.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Exit I-5 at Gilman Rd., exit 698, turn right and follow Gilman Road approximately 12 miles. |
| Elevation: | 1,130 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 32 miles north of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 1 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round with reservations |
| Max. People per Site: | 60 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 18 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required: | Reservations are required whenever campground is open. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days to 12 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $140 - $160 per night, plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Dekkas Rock Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Dekkas Rock Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | 8 large tables, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large family BBQ grill, 2 campfire rings, 4 unpaved parking spurs; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Hirz Bay launch ramp (fee), nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta. Hike on the Hirz Bay Trail. Shasta Lake offers boating, fishing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Shasta Caverns are nearby. Mountain biking, cycling
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The reservations website cautions: "Reservation holders must contact Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week prior to arrival for a combination code to access campground; failure to do so could lead to a locked facility without access for a night or longer and no refund."
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.
Dekkas Rock Group Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Groups staying at Dekkas Rock Campground find easy acccess to all the attractions of the lake.
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