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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 entryBook 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
Official operating season for Moore Creek Campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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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#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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