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About Ellery Creek
Number of accommodations: 14
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (54)
What Guests Are Saying
Ellery Creek offers stunning views and a quiet campground atmosphere, making it a favorite for many campers. However, maintenance issues exist, with limited garbage disposal and some concerns about water access and site conditions. While some visitors reported challenges with cleanliness and safety for children and pets, overall, the beautiful lake proximity and serene environment are highly appreciated.
What Guests Are Saying
Ellery Creek offers stunning views and a quiet campground atmosphere, making it a favorite for many campers. However, maintenance issues exist, with limited garbage disposal and some concerns about water access and site conditions. While some visitors reported challenges with cleanliness and safety for children and pets, overall, the beautiful lake proximity and serene environment are highly appreciated.
Review Summary
dominicka E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Loved how it was peaceful. No one was really there, it wasn’t hot or cold either it was just right.. seen a baby bear across the creek, seen a few bats, had mosquitoes and bees around but that’s normal.. no rattlesnakes, seen jack rabbits, lizard and deer on the road.. ohh and a lot of squirrels too.. close to the caverns as well.. loved the experience..
dominicka E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Loved how it was peaceful. No one was really there, it wasn’t hot or cold either it was just right.. seen a baby bear across the creek, seen a few bats, had mosquitoes and bees around but that’s normal.. no rattlesnakes, seen jack rabbits, lizard and deer on the road.. ohh and a lot of squirrels too.. close to the caverns as well.. loved the experience..
Deepa S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
The campsite was smaller than expected, didn’t fit 7 people as it was stated. Lots of mosquitoes, bug spary didn’t help much.
Otherwise the place is beautiful, the creek behind the camp was gorgeous. We had few dears visiting us early in the morning.
Deepa S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
The campsite was smaller than expected, didn’t fit 7 people as it was stated. Lots of mosquitoes, bug spary didn’t help much.
Otherwise the place is beautiful, the creek behind the camp was gorgeous. We had few dears visiting us early in the morning.
Geneva V
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Amazing the Maintenance staff was wonderful very helpful
Would go again and again
Geneva V
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Amazing the Maintenance staff was wonderful very helpful
Would go again and again
Nathan F
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Picturesque landscapes that you wake up to. Very close to the river and fun to swim in. Lots of shade over the campsites which are just big enough to fit 2 two person tents. Big parking lot with room to play and run around. Only complaint is there is vast amounts of poison oak near all the campsites.
Nathan F
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Picturesque landscapes that you wake up to. Very close to the river and fun to swim in. Lots of shade over the campsites which are just big enough to fit 2 two person tents. Big parking lot with room to play and run around. Only complaint is there is vast amounts of poison oak near all the campsites.
Stephanie D
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
This campground is the best at Lake Shasta, and I've lived in far northern California and southern Oregon my whole life. It could use a bit of upkeep, though. There's quite a bit of poison oak and blackberries growing in the campsites, which could be easily fixed by maintenance with a weed eater. The SRC staff were friendly but just collected trash and changed the reservation plaques at the campsites. This year was a bit quieter - other years here we have had to deal with parties all night, with music blaring from external speakers, and one year we dealt with swarms of bees!
Stephanie D
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
This campground is the best at Lake Shasta, and I've lived in far northern California and southern Oregon my whole life. It could use a bit of upkeep, though. There's quite a bit of poison oak and blackberries growing in the campsites, which could be easily fixed by maintenance with a weed eater. The SRC staff were friendly but just collected trash and changed the reservation plaques at the campsites. This year was a bit quieter - other years here we have had to deal with parties all night, with music blaring from external speakers, and one year we dealt with swarms of bees!
Location Ellery Creek
Address:
Gilman Road Exit Off I 5
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 miles to the campground entrance (located on the right hand side of the road between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds).
*The Map Driving Route link gives directions to mail office, not the campground.
The campground is accessible via I-5, with the closest exit being Gilman Road. It is approximately 16 miles east from the Gilman Road exit to the campground entrance.
Elevation: 310 feet
21 mi drive to downtown Lakehead (about 41 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
General
- The facility is open for walk-ins from April 1- Sept. 10
- There is an additional $17 fee for the launch ramp at Hirz Bay
- Average maximum trailer size is 30 feet
- Poison oak is abundant throughout the forest
- Store food and scented toiletries in the provided bear-proof lockers; be prepared to hang food from the trees if necessary
- There is a $12 extra vehicle fee collected at the campground after the first car for single sites
- Click here for further information on this campground
- Click here for more information about 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.
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Last updated: September 5, 2026
