Connectivity
- VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 2 campers · Oct 18, 2026
- AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 4 campers · Oct 18, 2026
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Lakeshore East
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
Lakeshore East is easily accessible from I-5 and offers direct access to the lake from a number of sites.
Lakeshore East sits along the shore of the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake.
Lake Shasta Caverns are located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.871944° N
- Longitude
- 122.388056° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- YurtsCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 45 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Dump station
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
8 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM, 0:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM, 0:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
23 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Car, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 16
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Shelter Non-Electric
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Site availability
- The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
- Base site allowance
- 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). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM, 0:00 PM, 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM, 0:00 PM, 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Lakeshore East's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Lakeshore East's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, raised fire ring and paved parking spur.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 8, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Shelter Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Walk InSep 12, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Public boat launch requires a daily fee of $17.
- Average maximum trailer size is 30 feet
- Bears frequent the area; Keep food in bear-proof containers
- Poison oak is abundant in the area
- Click here for more information on this campground
- Click here to learn more about the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Extra Vehicle fee of $12 per night
- Yurts: Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out 12 P.M.
- Campsites: Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out 2 P.M.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the Yurts, but can be outside in a tent/kennel.
- Yurts are weatherproof shelters with furniture inside the unit. The site includes a picnic table and fire ring located outside the unit. There are no sources of heat or electricity located inside the unit. Linens are not provided. You can set up a tent along side of the yurt within your site.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
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.