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About Lakeshore East
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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
Stacy W
June 16, 2022
Water was low but it was still an amazing trip for March
kristina w
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT
Great stay, water was low bit the campsite was awesome
Jami H
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT
Although the yurt is open year round, it does not have electricity and, therefore, no heat or lighting. While this isn’t a big deal when the temperature is 60+ degrees, it is a concern if you are wanting to camp in the winter. We were used to the yurts at state parks in Oregon, which are equipped with a source of heat, and took it for granted that other campgrounds advertising year round camping would be similarly equipped and ended up being quite cold despite bringing sleeping bags and two thick blankets. I suggest that Recreation.gov update the details for these listings to specify, in bold lettering, that there is no source of electricity/heat so that future campers are aware that they need to be that much more prepared for the elements.
Additionally, the futon in our yurt appeared to be close to falling apart (I kept referring to it as the college dorm dumpster dive futon). It creaked loudly when one of us tried to sit on it, so we were afraid to sleep on it for fear of breaking it.
On the upside, the campground was located in a convenient location with easy access to I-5 and the bathrooms were well maintained.
Amber C
November 29, 2021
Clean sites, clean bathroom. Used the app when arrived to reserve.
Has picnic tables, water sources, bear trashcans, fire pits, paved parking spot, soft spot for tent. It is close to the road but it's not loud there is a good amout of trees
Tony S
October 5, 2021
This campground is an absolute mess. The whole place looks like it was abandoned a year ago. The road and camping spaces are littered with branches and pine needles. The trees lining the road haven't been trimmed and made contact with the RV. There are piles of branches and debris that need to be hauled out. There were broken beer bottles in the fire pits. Truly sad as this could be a beautiful place.
Kylie Y
August 11, 2021
Very good
Timothy G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
We stayed overnight on our way to another destination. We stayed in our travel trailer. The site was easily accessible and had enough length that we didn't have to unhitch. There was hardly anyone there which made our stay private. We were there in late July and were blessed with an overnight drop in temps.
Diana R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
A quiet, pretty spot right on the "lake". The lake level is way down, so hopefully this will change in the future...
Lots of trees, shade and easily accessed off I-5, but it's quiet.
gerald a p
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
Hot
Robbie P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST
We never got to stay here because they were evacuating for a fire
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
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