OutReserve

Ellery Creek

Ellery Creek Water Front
Ellery Creek Red Bud Blooms
ELLERY CREEK
Ellery Creek Fire Ring
Map of Ellery Creek

About Ellery Creek

Ellery Creek is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is terraced, providing views of the lake from all of the lower sites and some of the upper sites. At certain water levels, boats can be moored on the shore within sight of the campground, making Ellery Creek a very popular place to camp among boaters.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to May 7

Sites & Availability

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
No Hookups
$30.00
/ per night

Reviews (25)

What Guests Are Saying

Ellery Creek offers a beautiful location near the lake, with well-maintained grounds and nearby caves to explore. While some sites are small and not suitable for larger RVs, visitors have enjoyed the picturesque scenery and water access when the lake is high. However, there are concerns about cleanliness and safety, particularly regarding broken facilities and overgrown areas.

Review Summary

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25 reviews
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Marci B

Verified

August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK

4

The group before us left our site really dirty, with trash overflowing. The site host was very kind and made an extra trip to remove the trash, which we greatly appreciated! Great location, so beautiful. The water level was incredibly low, but we still had a great time in the lake. We loved the fire rings that were set away from the campsite a bit, and we enjoyed a beautiful fire under the stars. Would come back.

Julianne H

Verified

June 26, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK

4

We had a nice site tucked under some trees #07. Very hot during the summer, but easy access to the lake. Prepare for lots of mosquitos!

Leah F

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK

5

When the lake is high, there are nice semi-private campsites in clear view of the water (10 -12 I believe and some down on the pavement which aren't very private), these book up fast and a long time in advance. Unfortunately, one of the nights we were there a pretty harsh lightning, thunder and rain storm came in at night and was little scary following our recent north state fires, knowing we were way in a long and winding road and not quick exit.

Mark C

Verified

November 26, 2019 Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK

5

Ellery creek never disappoints

Mark C

Verified

November 26, 2019 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK

5

Ellery creek never disappoints

Location Ellery Creek

Address:
Gilman Road Exit Off I 5
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.9158 / -122.241

Elevation: 310 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

The facility is open for walk-ins from April 1- Sept. 10

General

There is an additional $17 fee for the launch ramp at Hirz Bay

General

Average maximum trailer size is 30 feet

General

Poison oak is abundant throughout the forest

General

Store food and scented toiletries in the provided bear-proof lockers; be prepared to hang food from the trees if necessary

General

There is a $12 extra vehicle fee collected at the campground after the first car for single sites

General

Click here for further information on this campground

General

Click here for more information about Shasta-Trinity National Forest

General

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.

General

Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out 2 P.M. 

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