Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is a popular Northern California recreation area for boating, houseboats, fishing, lake resorts, camping, and summer travel.

Things to Do

• Boat, fish, swim, and paddle
• Book houseboats and lake stays
• Explore nearby marinas and resorts
• Use the lake as a base for Shasta and Redding-area trips

Lodging

Starter lodging list for this destination. Check each property directly for current rates, availability, pet rules, fees, seasonal closures, and booking policies.

• Tsasdi Resort – Lake Shasta cabins, RV sites, boat rentals, and marina access.
• Bridge Bay at Shasta Lake – marina, lodge rooms, cabins, restaurant, and houseboat rentals.
• Antlers RV Park & Campground – RV, tent, and cabin stays near Lake Shasta.
• Shasta Lake Cabins – cabins and vacation stays near Lake Shasta.
• Silverthorn Resort – marina resort with houseboats and lake lodging.
• Lake Shasta Caverns Chalet – lodging near Lake Shasta Caverns and the lake.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Redding – reliable Redding hotel south of Shasta Lake.
• Comfort Suites Redding-Shasta Lake – Redding hotel convenient to Shasta Lake trips.
• Visit Redding Lodging Guide – current regional lodging directory near Shasta Lake.
• Shasta Lakeshore Retreat – Lakehead-area lodging near Lake Shasta.

Restaurants

Starter restaurant list for this destination. Check each restaurant directly for current hours, reservations, seasonal closures, and menu updates.

• Old Mill Eatery & Smokehouse – Shasta Lake BBQ, breakfast, burgers, and comfort food.
• Pizza Factory Shasta Lake – pizza, wings, salad bar, dine-in, pickup, and delivery.
• Julianita’s Mexican Food – tacos, burritos, and casual Mexican food in Shasta Lake.
• Heritage Coffeehouse – coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and cafe bites.
• Oriental Express – casual Chinese food on Shasta Dam Boulevard.
• Roadrunner Grill – tacos, burritos, fish and chips, and casual plates.
• Big Dipper Cafe – casual American breakfast and lunch stop.
• Basshole Bar & Grille – Lakehead-area burgers, salads, beer, wine, and cocktails.
• Lakeshore Inn Restaurant – Lakehead dining option near Shasta Lake.
• Eat Shasta – regional Shasta County food guide for current restaurants, food trucks, and breweries.

Outdoor Activities

Starter outdoor activity list for this destination. Check official sources for current conditions, permits, road status, wildfire restrictions, snow closures, and seasonal availability before heading out.

• Shasta Lake Area Recreation – Official Forest Service guide for boating, swimming, fishing, camping, hiking, and biking.
• Shasta Lake Visitor Information – Marinas, houseboats, fishing, hiking, and lake trip planning.
• Bridge Bay Marina – Boat rentals, marina services, lake tours, and houseboat access.
• Silverthorn Resort Marina – Houseboats, marina services, and lake recreation.
• Lake Shasta Caverns – Cave tours and lake ferry access.
• Visit Redding Outdoors – Regional trails, lakes, river access, and outdoor trips.
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest Recreation – Surrounding forest trails, camping, rivers, and scenic drives.
• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area – Nearby waterfalls, trails, paddling, swimming, and cycling.
• Shasta-Trinity Camping – Campground reservations near Shasta Lake.
• Shasta Lake Ranger Station – Current lake access, campground, and recreation-site information.

Events

Starter events list for this destination. Event dates, venues, ticket availability, and seasonal schedules change often, so check each calendar or organizer directly before making plans.

• Shasta Lake Chamber Events – Community celebrations, chamber mixers, workshops, holiday events, and business gatherings.
• City of Shasta Lake Calendar – Official city calendar for community events, meetings, and public programs.
• Visit Redding Events – Regional concerts, festivals, races, family events, and North State happenings.
• Redding Civic Auditorium Events – Concerts, comedy, expos, and major indoor events near Shasta Lake.
• Turtle Bay Events – Museum, garden, education, family, and community events in nearby Redding.
• Shasta District Fair Events – Fairgrounds events, markets, rodeos, expos, and seasonal celebrations.
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest Alerts – Official forest alerts, closures, fire restrictions, and recreation notices.
• Lake Shasta Caverns Events and Updates – Tour updates, seasonal visitor information, and Lake Shasta attraction news.
• Redding Farmers Markets – Seasonal farmers markets and local food events near Shasta Lake.
• Shasta Cascade Events – Regional festivals, outdoor events, fairs, and scenic road-trip happenings.

Shops & Services

Starter shops and services list for this destination. Check each business or organization directly for current hours, reservations, rental availability, service areas, and seasonal operations.

• Shasta Lake Chamber – Local business, visitor, event, and community information for Shasta Lake.
• City of Shasta Lake – Official city services, public information, calendars, parks, and community resources.
• Shasta Dam Visitor Center – Dam visitor information, tours, public services, and trip-planning details.
• Bridge Bay Marina – Boat rentals, marina services, lodging, dining, and houseboat resources on Shasta Lake.
• Silverthorn Resort Marina – Houseboats, marina services, lake supplies, lodging, and Shasta Lake recreation support.
• Tsasdi Resort – Cabins, RV sites, marina access, boat rentals, and lake services.
• Lake Shasta Caverns – Cavern tours, visitor attraction services, gift shop, and lake access.
• Visit Redding Visitor Resources – Regional visitor information, guides, outdoor businesses, events, and services near Shasta Lake.
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest – Forest permits, campgrounds, roads, trails, lake access, and closure updates.
• Shasta Cascade Visitor Association – Regional visitor guide for shops, services, attractions, events, and road trips.

Nearby

• Houseboats and lodging
• Marinas
• Restaurants
• Outdoor services