Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) Near Lakehead, CA

About Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA)

Pine Point Campground is situated along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (11)

What Guests Are Saying

Pine Point offers a fantastic camping experience with great privacy, ample space for groups, and a central area perfect for gatherings. The campground features a safe swimming area, opportunities for kayaking and fishing, and is dog-friendly, making it ideal for families and friends. However, some maintenance issues, such as high chlorine levels in the water and overgrown areas, have been noted, suggesting the campground could benefit from more attention.

What Guests Are Saying

Review Summary

3.8

11 reviews

54.5%

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Tyler R

July 26, 2026

Water wasn't usable due to high chlorine levels, bathroom falling apart, campground overgrown with blackberry bushes, large tree branch fell out of tree, luckily, on to a vancant site but could have created a lot of damage or injury of guests. It's a great location but feels significantly neglected.

Location & Directions for Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA)

Gilman Road Exit Off Of Interstate 5, Lakehead, CA 96051 United States

Elevation: 330 ft

Map of Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) location at Lakehead, CA, United States

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Getting There

From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. (From the north,
take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 18 mi
to the entrance of Pine Point Campground.

Nearest town

Lakehead, CA - 22 mi

About 43 min to downtown

Highway access

Pine Point Campground is accessible via I-5, with the Salt Creek exit providing access to Gilman Road, which leads to the campground.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

12PM

Group reservation holders must contact the office one week prior to arrival for access code or risk not accessing the campground without a refund.

Site capacity

The maximum group size allowed is 100 people.
The average maximum trailer size allowed is 24 feet.

Wildlife & food storage

All food must be stored in bear-proof containers to ensure safety.

Safety & rules

Be aware that poison oak is prevalent in the area.
Amplified sound is prohibited.

General

Click here for more information on this campground
Click here to learn more about the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fires & fuel

Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to protect forests from pests.

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