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Lakeshore East

A photo of facility LAKESHORE EAST with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad
Yurt #22
LAKESHORE EAST
Lakeshore East Map
Yurt 20

Featured amenities

Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit

About Lakeshore East

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.

Number of accommodations: 19

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 9 to Sep 11

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

19 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
020, Loop: YURT
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (52)

What Guests Are Saying

Lakeshore East offers a beautiful lakefront park with clean campgrounds and friendly hosts, making it an excellent base for outdoor activities like camping, swimming, and boating. The convenience of nearby amenities, such as a small store, adds to the appeal. However, some guests experienced issues with the reservation system and access to the water, and there were occasional concerns about noise and bathroom cleanliness.

Review Summary

3.7
52 reviews
5
42.3%
22
4
26.9%
14
3
5.8%
3
2
9.6%
5
1
15.4%
8

Danielle W

Verified

September 9, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

4

Nice clean campsite. Keep your coolers in your car due to bears since no bear lockers. The lake was lovely but it is a trek down a rocky hillside to get there.

Megan A

Verified

September 3, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

1

Made a reservation online for 2 nights. Showed up to the campground (2+ hr drive) and our reserved spot had another camper already set up at it. This camper was very nice and said that there was no reserved sign on the site, so they paid for it and had been there for one night already. I attempted to find the camp host and find out if another site was available or what we could do to remedy the problem. I spent multiple hours checking in at the site to try and find out if another spot was available (I didn’t want the same thing to happen and set up somewhere just to have someone show up later in the evening that had actually reserved it as it appeared the reservation tags weren’t being updated and placed on the sites). I wasted our whole first afternoon not being able to get set up and never saw the host that day or for the whole weekend. Telephone number on the check in board was useless as it was Friday and the office was already closed for the weekend. Nice campground with flush toilets and water access a walk or short drive away, but disappointed in the management of the reservation system

M Mag

M Mag

July 19, 2024

5

Nice campground. Getting to the water is kinda sketchy as you have to defend down a rocky embankment.
The camp hosts were awesome and the bathrooms were clean at all times.
We had deer and skunks come through our site.

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Maria G

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

1

bath rooms were disgusting the host does not keep up with them he doesn't clean them daily we have to take our own toilet paper our own disinfect wipes because its disgusting and people are showering in the bathrooms when clearly there's a sign that says "DO NOT SHOWER" so some times we cant use the restrooms because the floor is full of water i dont mind the water on the floor what i do mind is the toilets are gross full of urine and feces.

ellen s

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

5

This was an excellent site. It was quiet, clean, and wheelchair accessible. The odd-numbered spots are along the riverside and have a view through the trees. Access to the river is possible from most sites if one can climb down a rocky incline. However, about 1/2 mile from the campground, easy access to the river could allow those with mobility issues access to the beach. The RV park across the street is super close and has a great little store for ice, drinks, and other goodies. The camp hosts were friendly, and all other campers were considerate and respectful. The entrance is tricky to find, so if you're coming at night, the entrance is just before the RV park entrance.
The bathrooms were clean and have a wheelchair-accessible unit near Campground 5.

Heidi Koshman

Heidi Koshman

July 5, 2024

5

We stayed at campsite 6 and 7. While the photos to the beach are a little misleading the site itself is nice. The water was great and at 9 people late respectful of noice. Although the locals are not and they yell as they drive by.

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Maria N

Verified

June 29, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

2

A lot was wrong with this reservation. First, the map here in the app doesn’t closely resemble the actual sites. I selected my site based on being on the water side but it was facing the loud road.
Second, pictures show sandy beaches. Not the case! A person with heap replacement was in my group and couldn’t get down the rocky and steep sections down to the water.
Third, the host were pretty unskilled to handle situations. My site was occupied when I got there, until 6pm, and I had to let them know they needed to leave. Shouldn’t be my job.
No cell service, very hot in June. For paddleboarding, way too many power boats speeding around.
Lake is beautiful.

Suzar Tin

Suzar Tin

November 29, 2023

5

So beautiful place for camping.They got very clean restroom and a place to fill the drinking water.They also got three yurts too.The early morning scene is incredible by the water!

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Kelly M

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT

5

We come here every year, except the last few because of covid, so was great to go back this year. Unfortunately, the 100 year hurricane had it raining! The good news is we tried the Yurt this time and it saved us from the rain.

Nina T

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

4

Accessible roads to all campsites which are well-marked making it easy to find at night. Water from pumps was ready-to-drink which was very convenient. The lake is wonderful for swimming, had very warm water at the beginning of August.

Location Lakeshore East

Address:
Lakeshore Drive
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States

Highway access

Lakeshore East is accessible via State Route 44, which is approximately 8 miles to the east. Additionally, Interstate 5 is about 15 miles to the west, providing further access to the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 40.8719 / -122.388

Elevation: 326 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • 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
  • 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. 

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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