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19 total sitesAbout Lakeshore East
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (64)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeshore East offers a clean and well-maintained campground with beautiful views of the lake, making it a great base for outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the shaded areas and proximity to the water, with some planning to return annually. However, some campers noted issues with noise from nearby resorts, crowded sites, and challenges with the reservation system, which could lead to confusion and frustration.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeshore East offers a clean and well-maintained campground with beautiful views of the lake, making it a great base for outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the shaded areas and proximity to the water, with some planning to return annually. However, some campers noted issues with noise from nearby resorts, crowded sites, and challenges with the reservation system, which could lead to confusion and frustration.
Review Summary
Hillary S
May 7, 2025
I had a perfect camping experience here We loved our woodsy surroundings, view of the lake, and direct water access. Our host was helpful and kind. And we appreciated having bathrooms and drinking water right nearby. 2 thumbs up for this lowkey and lovely campground
Cindy C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
When I arrived at my site there was a family settled in and eating at the table. I checked with the Host and she was aware they were there. She asked if I wanted her to come with me to confront them. When I said, "yes", she then replied that the camp was pretty empty and I could pick any other spot. I was exhausted from the drive and chose another less desirable site. I walked to the original site and spoke with the campers requesting they leave in the morning. They were gone in the am, but the site was full of trash. Perhaps some was from the bottom of the lake as it was low. Bottom line it was disgusting and disappointing.
Danielle W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
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
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
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
July 19, 2024
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.
Maria G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
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
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
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 mi 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
July 5, 2024
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.
Maria N
VerifiedJune 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
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
November 29, 2023
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!
Location & Directions for Lakeshore East
Lakeshore Drive, Lakehead, CA 96051 United States
Elevation: 326 ft
Getting There
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 mi to the campgrou...
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 mi to the campground entrance.
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.
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: October 18, 2026