Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Lakehead, CA, CA
Price: From $150 per night
Price range: $150–$170 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Point Campground is situated along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.All campsites have picnic tables, grills, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wil
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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Pine Point Campground sits along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with excellent access to boating, fishing, and water sports. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious sites, nearby beach access, and scenic lakeside location.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided at all sites. Also watch for Bald Eagles, ringtails, and alligator lizards.
Insider tips for Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Nearest boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay; nearby resorts offer rentals and fuel Only 1 site available — verify group vs. individual site availability before planning
Skip Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You're traveling November-April — campground closed.
Best time to visit Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca): May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mccloud Bridge (Redding, CA), Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Mountain Lookout (REDDING, CA), Moore Creek (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)
Cell signal at Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) (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.
Pine Point Campground is situated along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.All campsites have picnic tables, grills, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
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 entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Nearest boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay; nearby resorts offer rentals and fuel
Only 1 site available
verify group vs. individual site availability before planning
Campground operates May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. (From the north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 18 miles to the entrance of Pine Point Campground.
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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