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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-point-shasta-lake-ca to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Lakehead, CA, CA★ 3.8 (4 reviews)From $150/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You're traveling November-April — campground closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 at all sites. Also watch for Bald Eagles, ringtails, and alligator lizards.

Location

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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

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) cost per night?+
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) costs $150–$170 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) open?+
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)?+
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)?+
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) 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 Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) 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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$150 /night★ 3.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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