Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Redding, CA, CA

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$17 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beehive Dispersed Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn’t have designated sites. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/beehive-dispersed-area-ca to be notified when sites open up.

Beehive Dispersed Area offers waterfront camping on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake with access to boating, fishing, and water activities. The area provides fire rings, picnic tables, and restrooms at an affordable $12/night rate.

Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, ring-necked snake, and California Alligator Lizard present in the area.

Insider tips for Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca): First Come - First Serve basis only; arrive physically to claim and pay for site same day No advance reservations accepted; payment and occupancy must occur on the same day Download recreation.gov app for trip planning Located 25 miles north of Redding via I-5 Lakeshore Drive/Antlers Road exit

Skip Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) if: Seeking hookups; no hookups available at this campground. Needing guaranteed availability during peak season without arriving early. Requiring winter camping; seasonal operations May through October only. Wanting designated individual campsites; this is a shoreline dispersed area.

Best time to visit Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca): May-October — Seasonal operations period as verified by official data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lakeshore East (Lakehead, CA), Salt Creek Dispersed Area (Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Nelson Point (Lakehead, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)

Cell signal at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) (Redding, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Redding, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Beehive Dispersed Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn’t have designated sites. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Restrooms

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups; no hookups available at this campground✕ Needing guaranteed availability during peak season without arriving early✕ Requiring winter camping; seasonal operations May through October only✕ Wanting designated individual campsites; this is a shoreline dispersed area

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First Come - First Serve basis only; arrive physically to claim and pay for site same day

No advance reservations accepted; payment and occupancy must occur on the same day

Download recreation.gov app for trip planning

Located 25 miles north of Redding via I-5 Lakeshore Drive/Antlers Road exit

Best: May-October

Seasonal operations period as verified by official data

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, ring-necked snake, and California Alligator Lizard present in the area.

Location

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Beehive Dispersed Area is located 25 miles north of Redding from I-5. Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Lakeshore Drive/Antlers Road exit in the town of Lakehead, CA. Take a left at the stop sign from the ramp. Turn left on Lakeshore Dr for about 1 mile to the dispersed area entrance on the left.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) cost per night?+
Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) costs $12–$17 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) open?+
Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)?+
Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)?+
Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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