Lakeshore East

Campground · California · 25 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

25
Bookable sites
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
1
Accessible site
1,068 ft
Elevation
A photo of facility LAKESHORE EAST with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad
Photo: Kevin Turner · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • Season: Open Year round – Open Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 25 bookable sites
  • 33 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: AREA LAKESHORE EAST, YURT

Site types

  • 23 Standard Nonelectric
  • 8 Management
  • 2 Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

33 campsites at Lakeshore East

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
002AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
003AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
004AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
005AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
006AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
007AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
008AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
009AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
010AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft8 🐾
011AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft6♿ 🐾
012AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft8 🐾
013AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
014AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
015AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
016AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
017AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft12 🐾
018AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
019AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
021AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
022AREA LAKESHORE EASTShelter NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft6 🐾
023AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft16 🐾
024AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
025AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
026AREA LAKESHORE EASTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft12 🐾
Scan and Pay DoubleAREA LAKESHORE EASTManagementBack In——0
Scan and Pay SingleAREA LAKESHORE EASTManagementBack InGravel45 ft8
Scan and Pay YurtAREA LAKESHORE EASTManagementBack In——0
XXX1AREA LAKESHORE EASTManagement————
XXX2AREA LAKESHORE EASTManagement————
XXX3AREA LAKESHORE EASTManagement————
XXX4AREA LAKESHORE EASTManagement————
XXX5AREA LAKESHORE EASTManagement————
020YURTShelter NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾

Getting there

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.

40.87194, -122.38806 · 40°52'19.0"N 122°23'17.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F555963707988979690786254
Low °F414244485563696863554641
Precip in10.511.49.24.62.91.50.10.20.53.46.612.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11 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 Lakeshore East

Can you reserve a site at Lakeshore East?
Yes, Lakeshore East is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lakeshore East have?
33 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lakeshore East?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lakeshore East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeshore East.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28 - single site (1 vehicle and 8 people) $56 - double site (2 vehicles and 12 people) Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $12 per night. YURTS : Available for rental year round, $95/Night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lakeshore East

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

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