Gregory Creek Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside
Location: Redding, CA, CA
Price: From $170 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
The campground is a single loop and is moderately to thickly wooded with a mix of oak and pine trees that provide plenty of shade during the summer (80% + cover). The understory, which consists of manzanita, blackberries, poison oak, tree fern, wild grape and a variety of native grasses and forbs provide limited privacy between campsites. When the lake level is high, the bank is moderately sloped to provide access to the water.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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A moderately to thickly wooded group campground with 80%+ shade coverage from oak and pine trees, located on the Upper Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake. Campers consistently praise it as one of their favorite Shasta Lake spots with excellent water access and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Common Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird, Turkey Vulture, California Alligator Lizard, Western Fence Lizard, ring-necked snake
Insider tips for Gregory Creek Group Campground: Request traps be cleaned before arrival per camper feedback A ranger drives around to collect trash from campers High lake levels provide better water access and moderate bank slopes Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Gregory Creek Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're sensitive to highway traffic noise. You're sensitive to boating noise. You're traveling outside May-October (seasonal operations only).
Best time to visit Gregory Creek Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Summer — Trees provide 80%+ shade coverage during peak heat.
Nearby campgrounds: Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Lakeshore East (Lakehead, CA), Nelson Point (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gregory Creek Group Campground
Cell signal at Gregory Creek Group Campground (Redding, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
The campground is a single loop and is moderately to thickly wooded with a mix of oak and pine trees that provide plenty of shade during the summer (80% + cover). The understory, which consists of manzanita, blackberries, poison oak, tree fern, wild grape and a variety of native grasses and forbs provide limited privacy between campsites. When the lake level is high, the bank is moderately sloped to provide access to the water.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRequest traps be cleaned before arrival per camper feedback
A ranger drives around to collect trash from campers
High lake levels provide better water access and moderate bank slopes
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Official operating season
Trees provide 80%+ shade coverage during peak heat
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Located adjacent to Gregory Beach dispersed area along the Upper Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, 15 miles northeast of I-5 on Gilman Road. From I-5, take exit 698 Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn left at end of off ramp and follow Salt Creek Road (also known as Gregory Creek Road) for 4 miles.
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.
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