Salt Creek Dispersed Area
Salt Creek 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 |
Provided trash service and portable toilets in season. 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
Salt Creek Dispersed Area is located 20 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 make a left onto Salt Creek Lodge Rd for about 1 mile. The dispersed area entrance will be on the right.
| Coordinates | 40.8433° N, 122.3543° 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
22 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 ↗ | 12.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 18 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
Video of Salt Creek Dispersed Area (Ca) — Shasta Trinity National Forest, CA from Nicholas
Worth a stop
- 2.3 mi
- 3.1 mi
- 6.5 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.6 miBailey Cove2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miPackers Overlook0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miWaters Gulch2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.7 miPackers Fish Loop0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.8 miSugar Loaf Creek3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.9 miEast Packers0.4 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gladstone HousesBuilding · French Gulch · 14.6 mi
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
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 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Salt Creek Dispersed Area?
No. Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Dispersed Area?
Nothing. Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Dispersed Area?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
How many sites does Salt Creek Dispersed Area have?
42 sites, including 21 standard sites without power and 21 picnic.
Source: Site mix
Are pets allowed at Salt Creek Dispersed Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Salt Creek Dispersed Area. Leash rules apply.
What is there to do at Salt Creek Dispersed Area?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Salt Creek Dispersed Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nelson Point (0.6 mi), Beehive Dispersed Area (2.6 mi, first-come), and Lakeshore East (2.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby