Pine Point
Pine Point Campground is situated along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 15 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 30 | Paved | Full | 100 / 28 |
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 | 40 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). |
All campsites have picnic tables, grills, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water 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 | May 10 to Sept. 12 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Group reservations only through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www. recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Group Campground = $160 per night, max group size = 100 Family Campground = $20/Night |
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Getting there
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. (From the north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 18 miles to the entrance of Pine Point Campground.
| Nearest town | Lakehead, California |
| Coordinates | 40.9272° N, 122.2481° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
39 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 ↗ | 19.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ted Fay Fly Shop ↗ | 19.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area.
- 3.7 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 4.4 miHirz Bay Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 4.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miSamwell Cave0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.7 miHirz Bay1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miDekkas2.5 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.
Recreation
The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Nearby lakeside resorts offer boat rentals and fuel. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. 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 Pine Point?
Sites at Pine Point are reservable on Recreation.gov. Group reservations only through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Pine Point?
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 Pine Point?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Pine Point open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 10 to Sept. 12.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Pine Point have?
16 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Pine Point?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Pine Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Point. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Pine Point?
The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pine Point?
Lakehead, California. The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt.
Source: Getting there
What if Pine Point is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mccloud Bridge (0.8 mi, first-come), Ellery Creek (0.9 mi), and Moore Creek (3.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby