Can you reserve a site at Ellery Creek?

Yes, Ellery Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Ellery Creek have?

20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Ellery Creek?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Ellery Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ellery Creek.

Ellery Creek, California — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Ellery Creek is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is terraced, providing views of the lake from all of the lower sites and some of the upper sites.

At certain water levels, boats can be moored on the shore within sight of the campground, making Ellery Creek a very popular place to camp among boaters.

Recreation

A public boat ramp is located approximately 4 miles away at Hirz Bay, but informal mooring is allowed at Ellery Creek if the water levels are sufficient. This area is popular for water skiing and jet skiing.

Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.

Facilities

Each site offers fair to good privacy and sufficient shade provided by the deciduous trees in the campground.

There are two sets of vault toilets and water spigots throughout the camp. Each site has lockers for food, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, paved parking spurs and tent pads.

There are no showers available or electric/water hookups for trailers. All sites at this campground can accommodate small trailers as well as tents.

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.

Lakeside sites at Ellery Creek offer excellent views and access to the water. Wildlife is abundant in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know 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 nearest store is 21 miles away in Lakehead.

The facts

Season: April 1 – September 12 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
20 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA ELLERY CREEK, S&P

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Ellery Creek

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8	🐾
002	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8	🐾
003	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
004	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
005	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
006	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
007	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
008	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
009	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
010	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
011	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
012	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
013	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
014	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
015	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
016	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
017	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8	🐾
018	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8	🐾
019	AREA ELLERY CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
Single S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 miles to the campground entrance (located on the right hand side of the road between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds).

*The Map Driving Route link gives directions to mail office, not the campground.

40.91583, -122.24083 · 40°54'57.0"N 122°14'27.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
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Precip in	12.8	12.9	11.5	5.8	3.9	1.4	0.1	0.2	0.9	4.6	8.2	14.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.6 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.

Common questions about Ellery Creek

Can you reserve a site at Ellery Creek?: Yes, Ellery Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ellery Creek have?: 20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Ellery Creek?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Ellery Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Ellery Creek.

Also listed by

Ellery Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ellery Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Unit = 1 vehicle and 8 people @ $28/Night Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $12/Night.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Ellery Creek

Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Mountain Lookout 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
McCloud Bridge 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moore Creek 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dekkas Rock 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Cabin 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 1 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 2 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Point Campground (group/family) 0.9 mi · Campground
Hirz Mountain Lookout 1.3 mi · Campground
Dekkas Rock Day Use Area 2.9 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Ellery Creek