Lakeshore East
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
| Shelters | 2 |
| Host/management | 8 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
25 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 004 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 006 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 007 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | ||
| 008 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 009 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | 8 / 1 | ||
| 010 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | 8 / 1 | ||
| 011 | AREA LAKESHORE EAST | Standard | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | 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 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 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). |
| Accessibility | Site 011 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Open Year round to Open Year Round |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation season is May 13 - September 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | $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 |
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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.
| Nearest town | Lakehead, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8719° N, 122.3881° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
31 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 ↗ | 14.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 20.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 0.9 mi
- 1.2 mi
- 7.9 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 10.9 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.2 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.
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lakeshore East?
Sites at Lakeshore East are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation season is May 13 - September 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 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 Lakeshore East?
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 Lakeshore East?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lakeshore East open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open Year round to Open Year Round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lakeshore East have?
33 sites, including 23 standard sites without power and 2 shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lakeshore East?
The longest site here provides 45 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 there showers or a dump station at Lakeshore East?
The campground has sites that can accommodate tents as well as trailers, although there are no electrical hookups or dump stations for trailers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lakeshore East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeshore East. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Lakeshore East?
Site 011 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Lakeshore East?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Lakeshore East?
Both the Antlers and Sugar Loaf public boat ramps are nearby. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lakeshore East?
Lakehead, California. Lake Shasta Caverns are located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there