Shasta Campground
Camp in one of 27 tent/trailer campsites near the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area. The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 27 |
Site guide
25 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | Paved | No / No | Yes | |
| Site 2 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 4 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 5 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 6 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 7 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 8 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 10 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 11 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
| Site 12 | Paved | No / No | – / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Camp in one of 27 tent/trailer campsites near the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area. Each site offers fire rings and a picnic table. Vault toilets and a staging area are available near the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Along Keswick Reservoir, below Shasta Dam. Take I-5 north from Redding about 10 miles to Shasta Dam Blvd. Follow Shasta Dam Blvd. to Shasta Dam (dam hours are 6AM to 10PM), cross the dam, turn left and follow the road about 2 miles down to the campground and staging area.
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.7125° N, 122.4363° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
27 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 ↗ | 5.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 9.9 mi |
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Ripstein Campground/Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Worth a stop
The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. The Sacramento River Rail Trail is a historic and scenic non-motorized paved path running 11 miles north-south along the western shore of the Keswick Reservoir from just below Shasta Dam to Keswick Dam Road.
- 1.3 mi
- 1.6 mi
- 1.6 miCentimudi Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1 miDry Fork Creek ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miFisherman'S Point0.4 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
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On the National Register nearby
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- Pine Street SchoolBuilding · Redding · 8.9 mi
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Recreation
The nearby Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. The campground also connects to the Sacramento River Rail Trail which is a historic and scenic non-motorized paved path running 11 miles north-south along the western shore of the Keswick Reservoir from just below Shasta Dam to Keswick Dam Road.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shasta Campground?
Sites at Shasta Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shasta Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shasta Campground have?
27 sites, including 27 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Shasta Campground?
Shasta Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shasta Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shasta Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shasta Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Shasta Campground?
The nearby Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shasta Campground?
Redding, California. The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts.
Source: Getting there
What if Shasta Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Beehive Dispersed Area (9.6 mi, first-come), Dry Creek Group Campground (9.7 mi), and Mariners Point Group Campground (10 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby