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 Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

19 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 12 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit 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 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 020, Loop: YURT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 024, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

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.

Review Summary

3.7
64 reviews
5
43.8%
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4
25.0%
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3
6.3%
4
2
10.9%
7
1
14.1%
9

roger i

Verified

July 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

1

Couldn’t make the stay but the website wouldn’t allow a cancellation. Poor customer service.

Tracy T

Verified

June 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

2

Camp host is super nice. Our Class A isn't a good fit for this location; pads not level. Saturday night music from a club or party was super loud till 11pm. Lower but still loud till midnight. Park filled with lots of younger adults. Great if you are into boating, otherwise, not much here. Drove 15 mi for dinner.

Ron K

Verified

June 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

5

Dale is great!

Sarah B

Verified

April 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT

4

We stayed in a yurt at Lakeshore East and would definitely return. Reserve online or by phone. The campground is mostly small tent spots but they had two yurts: site 20 has a twin/full bed bunk and a futon, and site 22 has a queen bed. Fire rings, and flush toilets in good condition. You can overlook the lake a few yards behind the campsite. Be aware that this campsite is across the street from train tracks and the freight train rumbles by several times day and night, and you’ll hear the freeway if you listen. However between trains I thought it was pretty peaceful. There is a small grocery store, laundromat, and local pub nearby.

Stephanie S

Verified

April 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT

3

The view of the water was phenomenal, and all you had to do to see it was walk behind the yurt. It was the perfect spot to sit and have a picnic lunch and look at the beautiful scenery. The yurt itself was nothing to write home about, we found mouse droppings on the floor, the couch was broken, and the bunk bed was very creaky. We were worried that it was going to break anytime that we moved. Other than that though, it was great!
A word of warning to anyone that doesn't visit this part of California often, there are a ton of ticks! Even in late March. Make sure and plan for that!

Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez

January 5, 2021

4

Pretty nice campground. Next to 2 boat ramps and not too far from the water if you hike down the hill. Not the best place to swim but looks great for fishing! Downside is that it's close to highway 5 and a train track so you can hear some noise at night. Other than that a nice place to get away.

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Dave Ross

Dave Ross

November 29, 2020

4

Beautiful little campground right on the shore of Lake Shasta. All campsites had nice, level, paved pads. There was one drive through site a number of double sites. Most sites were large enough to accommodate decent sized RVs or trailers. Clean restrooms with flush toilets. The only reason I rated it down one star was the area itself, outside of the campground, was a bit run down and we may have been a little hesitant to leave much out at the campsite if we were going to be away from it for an extended period.

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Mark C

Verified

August 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: YURT

2

We stayed in one of the Yurts.
they are very nice and easy to start camping, but they have futons in them that are in serious need of repair (think about air mattress)

There is a road the runs along the west side of campgrounds as close as 30 ft (where cars frequently race on the weekends)
There is also a train track that runs along the same side of campgrounds and you hear trains and whistles from 0400 - 2200

The river is on the East side and the view is beautiful and is the main attraction for this campground.

It gets VERY busy on weekends and there is not a lot of room between sites

The toilets are flush-able (mostly clean) and they have sinks with running water.
Your check in time is at 3:00PM and the camp host has a sign on his door that says "open 9:00am - 5:00pm" ...So get firewood or directions quickly

Sheriffs roll through a couple of times on weekends to keep people from getting too rowdy
This place is good to bring groups of families and have the kids run around or drinking parties with your friends

If you are looking for a camping experience in the woods.....This is not your place

Hector P

Verified

August 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

5

Is the perfect location for visiting the waterfalls in the Redding area. The site was big enough to accommodate my party of 10.

Samantha G

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA LAKESHORE EAST

5

This site is well managed and well kept. Definitely recommend!

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...

Nearest town

Lakehead, CA - 3.5 mi

About 7 min to downtown

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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