Dekkas Rock
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: REDDING, CA, CA
Price: From $170 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Dekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round.Hikers can access the trailhead for the 1-mile Hirz Bay Trail at the camp. The Hirz Bay public boat ramp is nearby and offers access for both motorized and non-motorized boats.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dekkas-rock to be notified when sites open up.
Dekkas Rock offers scenic views of Lake Shasta's McCloud Arm with excellent fishing for trout and catfish. The campground provides direct lake access via nearby boat ramp and is suitable for both tent and self-contained RV camping year-round.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Bald Eagles, Ringtail, and various lizard species including Shasta Alligator Lizard.
Insider tips for Dekkas Rock: Check local Lake Shasta water levels before visiting — low water makes shoreline access harder Visit when lake is full for best fishing and scenic experience Access Hirz Bay Trail (1-mile hike) directly from camp for day walks Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Dekkas Rock if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You prefer less secluded settings — this is a small, remote group campground with only 1 site. Lake water levels are low — water access becomes significantly more difficult.
Best time to visit Dekkas Rock: Spring-Fall — Lake Shasta water levels are higher, improving water access and fishing quality. Reviewers note the lake can get very low, making water access difficult..
Nearby campgrounds: Hirz Cabin (Redding, CA), Hirz Bay (Lakehead, CA), Moore Creek (Lakehead, CA), Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dekkas Rock
Cell signal at Dekkas Rock (REDDING, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Dekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round.Hikers can access the trailhead for the 1-mile Hirz Bay Trail at the camp. The Hirz Bay public boat ramp is nearby and offers access for both motorized and non-motorized boats.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCheck local Lake Shasta water levels before visiting
low water makes shoreline access harder
Visit when lake is full for best fishing and scenic experience
Access Hirz Bay Trail (1-mile hike) directly from camp for day walks
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Lake Shasta water levels are higher, improving water access and fishing quality. Reviewers note the lake can get very low, making water access difficult.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Exit I-5 at Gilman Road/Salt Creek Road. Southbound traffic: exit and turn left onto Salt Creek Road, second left is Gilman Road. Northbound traffic: turn right onto Gilman Road. Follow Gilman Road for 10 miles east to Dekkas Rock Group.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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