Moore Creek

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Lakehead, CA, CA

Price: From $140 per night

Price range: $140–$170 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife.All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs.

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

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/moore-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Moore Creek Campground sits on the scenic McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with easy water access and accommodates both tents and RVs. Campers praise it as a relaxing getaway with great lake access and full water conditions.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area—use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Bald Eagles, Ringtail, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Striped Racer.

Insider tips for Moore Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay; boat rentals and fuel available at nearby lakefront resorts No hookups at sites—ensure your RV is self-contained

Skip Moore Creek if: You need RV hookups—campground has no hookups. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Moore Creek: May-October — Official operating season for Moore Creek Campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Hirz Cabin (Redding, CA), Hirz Bay (Lakehead, CA), Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Mountain Lookout (REDDING, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Moore Creek

Cell signal at Moore Creek (Lakehead, 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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Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife.All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs.

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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
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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:✕ You need RV hookups—campground has no hookups✕ You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay; boat rentals and fuel available at nearby lakefront resorts

No hookups at sites

ensure your RV is self-contained

Best: May-October

Official operating season for Moore Creek Campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: American Black Bear present in area—use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Bald Eagles, Ringtail, Shasta Alligator Lizard, and Striped Racer.

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is 250 miles north of San Francisco. Travel I-5 through Sacramento and Redding. Go ten miles north of Redding and cross Shasta Lake. Remain on I-5 to Gilman Road (From north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 14 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Moore Creek cost per night?+
Moore Creek costs $140–$170 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Moore Creek open?+
Moore Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Moore Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Moore Creek?+
Moore Creek can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Moore Creek?+
Moore Creek 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 Moore Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Moore Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Moore Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Moore Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$140 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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