Northern California · Shasta Lake & Whiskeytown
Today's lake level, which boat ramps are open, weather and fire alerts, road closures, and real rig limits and hookups for all 46 campgrounds — pulled from official sources all day.
USFS PUBLICFreeway noise is the trade-off; the four-lane ramp half a mile away is the reason.
Recreation.gov
USFS PUBLICWater-skiing is banned above here — the drowned forest was never cleared.
Not reservable
USFS PUBLICFree in winter, $17 a vehicle in season. Campfires only at the waterline.
First come, first served
NPS PUBLICThe only campground actually on Whiskeytown Lake.
Direct with the operator
USFS PUBLICA mile from the deepest-drawdown ramp on the lake — usable to about 210 ft.
First come, first served
NPS PUBLICTwo sites, each with its own vault toilet — and no shade at all since the Carr Fire.
Recreation.gov
Private resort with its own marina — camp and launch in the same place.
Direct with the operator
Family-run, walkable to the public ramp — but 30 amp only, so big rigs read the fine print.
Direct with the operator
Its own launch and private docks, plus boat storage — camp and leave the boat in the water.
Direct with the operator
Near Shasta Dam
3 of 4 lanes usable
The lake is at 979.4 ft, 122.4 ft above this ramp's 857 ft floor. 3 of 4 lanes are usable at this level.
Lake level: California Data Exchange Center ·
Ramp status and lanes: USDA Forest Service ·
McCloud Arm
2 of 3 lanes usable
The lake is at 979.4 ft, 7.4 ft above this ramp's 972 ft floor. 2 of 3 lanes are usable at this level. That's close to the floor, so read the posted notices before you tow.
Lake level: California Data Exchange Center ·
Ramp status and lanes: USDA Forest Service ·
Sacramento Arm
2 of 2 lanes usable
The lake is at 979.4 ft, 72.4 ft above this ramp's 907 ft floor. 2 of 2 lanes are usable at this level.
Lake level: California Data Exchange Center ·
Ramp status and lanes: USDA Forest Service ·
Free PDF Map · Shasta Lake campgrounds & boat ramps
$18 per vehicle per day at the seven Forest Service ramps, or $215 for a season pass. When the pass pays off, senior discounts and the Whiskeytown fee.
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