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About Ellery Creek
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 (55)
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
Ted N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Ellery Creek is always a great place to camp.
Ted N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Ellery Creek is always a great place to camp.
Corey M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
This is most definitely backwoods, no cell service camping. We loved that. We stayed in sites 15-18 and had the best weekend ever. These are non-flushing toilets but I did not go expecting glamourous. The only real negatives are the wasps but they only came out while cooking and no one was stung all weekend. We also did not see bears and I really hoped for bears. We will most definitely make this a yearly tradition. I can’t wait to share with my grandchildren.
Corey M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
This is most definitely backwoods, no cell service camping. We loved that. We stayed in sites 15-18 and had the best weekend ever. These are non-flushing toilets but I did not go expecting glamourous. The only real negatives are the wasps but they only came out while cooking and no one was stung all weekend. We also did not see bears and I really hoped for bears. We will most definitely make this a yearly tradition. I can’t wait to share with my grandchildren.
David B
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Beautiful camp ground, many of the sites are small and cannot accommodate larger RVs or trailers.
Sean K
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Amazing gem. Went when lake was high and we were right on the water.
David B
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Beautiful camp ground, many of the sites are small and cannot accommodate larger RVs or trailers.
Sean K
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Amazing gem. Went when lake was high and we were right on the water.
Robert Jr C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Had a beautiful time. Lake and area was amazing. Note that campsite 11 is not accessible for a trailer over 20 ft due to a retaining wall on the road. We found a non reservable site that worked out great. Will definitely be back.
Robert Jr C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELLERY CREEK
Had a beautiful time. Lake and area was amazing. Note that campsite 11 is not accessible for a trailer over 20 ft due to a retaining wall on the road. We found a non reservable site that worked out great. Will definitely be back.
Location & Directions for Ellery Creek
Gilman Road Exit Off I 5, Lakehead, CA 96051 United States
Elevation: 310 ft
Getting There
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 mi to the campground entrance (located on the right hand side of the road between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds).
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From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 mi 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.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
Northwest Entrance Station
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (91 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: October 20, 2026
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