Dekkas Rock
Dekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 60 / 18 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | 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). |
The group camp will accommodate up to 60 people. Sites are adjacent to the water, but lake levels drop as the summer progresses. The facility provides 8 large tables, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large family barbecue grill, 2 campfire rings and 4 unpaved parking spurs. An additional unpaved parking lot with 8 spaces is provided for boat trailers and overflow use. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Bear-proof food lockers are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Year round with reservations |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Facility is available by reservation only, through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | $160/Day - Facility accommodates up to 60 people |
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Getting there
Exit I-5 at Gilman Road/Salt Creek Road. Southbound traffic: exit and turn left onto Salt Creek Road, second left is Gilman Road. Northbound traffic: turn right onto Gilman Road. Follow Gilman Road for 10 miles east to Dekkas Rock Group.
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8747° N, 122.2375° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
38 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 ↗ | 16.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 21.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.2 mi |
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Dekkas Rock Group Camp Site
Worth a stop
Lake Shasta Caverns are also 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 nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
- 0.1 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 1.1 miHirz Bay Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 2.5 mi
- 14.3 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHirz Bay1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miDekkas2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miSamwell Cave0.7 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.
Recreation
Hikers can access the trailhead for the 1-mile Hirz Bay Trail at the camp. This trail is for hikers only. The Hirz Bay public boat ramp is nearby and offers access for both motorized and non-motorized boats. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Water skiing is also a popular pastime.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dekkas Rock?
Sites at Dekkas Rock are reservable on Recreation.gov. Facility is available by reservation only, through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Dekkas Rock?
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).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dekkas Rock?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Dekkas Rock open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year round with reservations.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dekkas Rock have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dekkas Rock?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Dekkas Rock?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dekkas Rock. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Dekkas Rock?
Hikers can access the trailhead for the 1-mile Hirz Bay Trail at the camp. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dekkas Rock?
Redding, California. Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there
What if Dekkas Rock is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hirz Bay (1 mi), Hirz Bay Group 1 (1 mi), and Hirz Bay Group 2 (1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby