Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca)
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakehead, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Gregory Beach 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): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gregory-beach-dispersed-area-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Gregory Beach offers free shoreline camping on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake with excellent water access for boating, fishing, and water sports. Campers praise it as a serene, picturesque location that is dog-friendly and conveniently positioned near Redding.
Wildlife alert: Gray fox, Western gray squirrel, Steller's jay, common merganser, turkey vulture, Anna's hummingbird, California alligator lizard, ring-necked snake, and Western fence lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca): Arrive early to claim a site — first-come, first-serve with no advance reservations Physical presence required at campground to purchase and claim a site; must occupy the same day payment is made Download the recreation.gov app for additional information
Skip Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You expect designated campsites — this is a shoreline area without designated sites. You're visiting during wet season — campers report red mud conditions during rain. You need advance booking — only same-day payment accepted.
Best time to visit Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round on first-come, first-serve basis; however, trash and portable restrooms are provided in season only..
Nearby campgrounds: Gregory Creek Group Campground (Redding, CA), Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Lakeshore East (Lakehead, CA), Nelson Point (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca)
Cell signal at Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca) (Lakehead, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Gregory Beach 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early to claim a site
first-come, first-serve with no advance reservations
Physical presence required at campground to purchase and claim a site; must occupy the same day payment is made
Download the recreation.gov app for additional information
Campground operates year-round on first-come, first-serve basis; however, trash and portable restrooms are provided in season only.
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 →
Beehive Dispersed Area is located 21 miles north of Redding from I-5. Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Gilman Rd exit. Take a left at the stop sign from the ramp. Turn right onto Salt Creek Rd/Gregory Creek Rd follow for about 4 miles to the dispersed area entrance on the left of the gate. Campground can also be mapped via google maps.
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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.
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