Gregory Beach Dispersed Area
Gregory Beach Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Dispersed Area has no facilities and is pack in/pack out in winter months typically Mid September to Mid May - no fees are due during that time.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| picnic | 21 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option |
A public boat ramp is located approximately 6 miles away at Antlers (dependent on water level), but informal mooring is allowed if the water levels are sufficient. This is a shoreline area with no formal sites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Beehive Dispersed Area is located 21 miles north of Redding from I-5. Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Gilman Rd exit. Take a left at the stop sign from the ramp. Turn right onto Salt Creek Rd/Gregory Creek Rd follow for about 4 miles to the dispersed area entrance on the left of the gate. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.
| Coordinates | 40.8849° N, 122.3705° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
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. Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. 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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
31 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
32 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 15.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 20.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
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Worth a stop
- 0.5 mi
- 2.4 mi
- 7.1 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 12 mi
Trails nearby
- 4.5 miSugar Loaf Creek3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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. Wildlife is abundant in the area.
Recreation
Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. There is something for everyone. Enjoy multiple marinas and natural wonders making it the perfect destination for adventure. Different Species of fish in Shasta Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, bluegill, black crappie, Sacramento sucker, white sturgeon, squawfish, white catfish, Threadfin shad, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, riffle sculpin. Trout fishing – best during spring fishing on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay, The Sacremento arm, Big Backbone Creek, and Little Squaw Creek, during summer trout move to deeper lake levels – successful baits are live minnows, and marshmallow /egg combinations. Successful lures used for trolling are Kastmasters, Rebels, Thinfins, Z-rays, Z-r or X-5 Flatfish, and Rapalas. Bass Fishing – Good year round but best during spring and early summer, fishing in shallower waters is best. Successful baits are mostly live baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits. Catfishing – best during summer nights on the main arms of the lake.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area?
No. Gregory Beach Dispersed Area is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area?
Nothing. Gregory Beach Dispersed Area is listed as free. Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option
What time is check-in at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
How many sites does Gregory Beach Dispersed Area have?
42 sites, including 21 standard sites without power and 21 picnic.
Source: Site mix
Are pets allowed at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area. Leash rules apply.
What is there to do at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area?
Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Gregory Beach Dispersed Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Gregory Creek Group Campground (0.2 mi), Antlers (0.4 mi), and Lakeshore East (1.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby