Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - Camping

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Bailey Cove Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: Located approximately 16 miles north of Redding, California at the O'Brien exit, then east 1 mile. Bailey Cove has easy freeway access to Interstate 5. The Bailey Cove boat ramp is located adjacent to the campground and a daily $8.00 fee is required for boat ramp use. Restrooms are provided. Located in the O'Brien area on the McCloud arm of the lake. Resorts are nearby with water craft rentals available. The nearest store is 8 miles north. There is abundant wildlife; osprey nests are nearby in easy view. There is an easy 3-mile hiking trail along the shoreline. Bailey Cove is open year round and reservable from May 16, 2008 to September 15, 2008. Please visit our website at: www.shastalakecamping.com for further details and information. Campground will also accept walk-ins during Peak Season.
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Lakeshore East Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: Reservations are available May 16, 2008 to September 15, 2008. Lakeshore East Campground is located in the community of Lakehead with easy freeway access, by taking Lakeshore Avenue to the west. The campground is well forested and sits on the edge of the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The nearest boat launch is at Antlers Boat Ramp about 2 miles away. There is an additional $8.00 fee use of the boat launch. Resorts near by have watercraft rentals and marinas with fuel. The nearest store is 1 mile north. There is abundant wildlife in the area. Please visit our website at:www.shastalakecamping.com for further details and information.
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Nelson Point Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: Nelson Point is open June 3, 2008 to September 1, 2008 with reservations; and open March 31, 2008 to June 2, 2008, and again September 2, 2008 to September 15, 2008 on a first come first serve walk-in basis. This campground is available for group rental on a reservation basis. Reservations are not allowed for individual family camping during the peak season unless the entire campground is reserved. Nelson Point is located off Salt Creek Road south of Lakehead. The campground is forested and sits on the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The nearest boat launch is 6 miles away at Antler's and there is a daily $8.00 fee for use. Resorts nearby have watercraft rentals and marinas with fuel. The nearest store is 6 miles away in Lakehead. Wildlife is abundant in the area.
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Bushytail Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Located on the road into Minersville campground, a short distance from Trinity Lake and a boat ramp. This campground has many large trees, and large campsites. This campground has electric and water hookups in most sites. Site 2 actually includes 4 spurs (though only 2 electrical hookups) and is ideal for a small group, with a group eating area and fire pit. For more information please visit www.campersonline.com
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Fawn Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: This is a group campground, and can handle a maximum of 100 campers in each loop. Located adjacent to Trinity Lake, 14 miles from Weaverville, California. Lakeside camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and watersports are popular. It is 1 mile to the marina and 1 mile to the boat ramp. There are tables in the sites plus common eating areas. It is a 20 minute drive to Weaverille for fuel, groceries and shopping. For more information please visit www.campersonline.com
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Hayward Flat Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Located adjacent to Trinity Lake, 15 miles from Weaverville, CA. Facilities provided include flush toilets and paved spurs. A boat ramp and marina are located 3 miles away. Popular activities include water skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming. Bicycles and vehicles on pavement only. There are no other names for this campground, however, Trinity Lake is sometimes known as Clair Engle Lake and shows up both ways on maps. There are amphitheater programs offered twice weekly and junior ranger programs offered weekly. Although two vehicles are allowed in a Family Single Capacity site, only one vehicle is included in the price of a Family Single Capacity Site. Although four vehicles are allowed in a Family Double Capacity Site, only two vehicles are included in the price of a Family Double Capacity Site. For more information please visit www.campersonline.com
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Tannery Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Located adjacent to Trinity Lake. Facilities provided include flush toilets, paved spurs and a boat ramp. Popular activities include water skiing, fishing, boating, hiking and swimming. Bicycles and vehicles on pavement only. There are amphitheater programs and junior ranger programs offered weekly. Bicycles and vehicles on pavement only. Tow and towed vehicle equal 1 vehicle. For more information please visit www.campersonline.com
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Antlers Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Antlers Campground is open year round, but reservations are only taken from May 16, 2008 to September 15, 2008. Antlers Campground has easy freeway access off interstate 5 in the community of Lakehead. This campground is on the Sacramento arm of Shasta Lake, and is heavily forested with pine trees and Manzanita. None of the sites have access to the fueling, and a small store. The nearest market and the nearest payphone are less than 1 mile away. Please visit our Website at:www.shastalakecamping.com for further information. Each site has a picnic table (two in double sites), lockers for storing food, fire rings, BBQ grills, and tent pads. Sites at this campground can accommodate both tents and trailers, however there are no electric/water hookups or dump stations for trailers. There are both flush and vault toilets at this campground. There are no showers available. On weekends during the summer there are interpretive programs hosted at the amphitheater between the campground and the boat ramp. Ask your friendly hosts for more information, or call our mail office @ (530) 275-8113.
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Stoney Group/shasta-trinity Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: This is a group campgrounds, and can handle a maximum of 60 campers. Group eating area includes barbecue and fire pits. Campground is across creek from Stoney Swim. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and watersports. Boat ramp and marina are 1/2 mile away. Tables are provided at the sites plus a common eating area. It is 20 minutes to Weaverville for fuel and groceries. For more information please visit www.campersonline.com
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Hirz Bay Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: Hirz Bay Family Campground is located on Gilman Road. The exit 5 miles south of Lakehead by I-5, then 9 miles to the east. The campground is well forested and sits on McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The nearest boat launch is about 1 mile away at Hirz Bay. There is a fee for use of the launch facility. Resorts on the lake have watercraft and marinas with fuel. The nearest store is about 15 miles away in Lakehead. There is abundant wildlife in the area. Please visit our website at www.shastalakecamping.com for further detail and information.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"