Dekkas Rock
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 1,126 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Dekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round.Recreation
Hikers can access the trailhead for the 1-mile Hirz Bay Trail at the camp. This trail is for hikers only. The Hirz Bay public boat ramp is nearby and offers access for both motorized and non-motorized boats.Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Water skiing is also a popular pastime.
Facilities
The group camp will accommodate up to 60 people. Sites are adjacent to the water, but lake levels drop as the summer progresses.The facility provides 8 large tables, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large family barbecue grill, 2 campfire rings and 4 unpaved parking spurs.
An additional unpaved parking lot with 8 spaces is provided for boat trailers and overflow use.
Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Bear-proof food lockers are provided.
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 also 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.The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: AREA DEKKAS ROCK
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Dekkas Rock
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | AREA DEKKAS ROCK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 60 | 🐾 |
Getting there
40.87472, -122.23750 · 40°52'29.0"N 122°14'15.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.1 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 5.8 | 9.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Dekkas Rock
- Can you reserve a site at Dekkas Rock?
- Yes, Dekkas Rock is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dekkas Rock have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Dekkas Rock?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Dekkas Rock?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dekkas Rock.
Camping near Dekkas Rock
- Hirz Cabin 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Bay 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Bay Group 1 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Bay Group 2 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moore Creek 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ellery Creek 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dekkas Rock Day Use Area 0.1 mi · Facility
- Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp 1.1 mi · Facility
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 1.6 mi · Campground
- Greens Creek Boat-In Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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