Centimudi Boat Ramp
Near Shasta Dam · Shasta Lake
The lake is at 975.0 ft, 118 ft above this ramp's 857 ft floor. 3 of 4 lanes are usable at this level.
Lake level 975.0 ft, read · California Data Exchange Center (gauge SHA)
51.1% of capacity · 92.0 ft below full pool
Status recalculated hourly from the lake level, the agency's usable range and any closure order. Checked .
Live data updated
Centimudi is the public ramp closest to Shasta Dam and, with Jones Valley, one of the last two ramps still in the water when the lake is drawn down hard. It keeps four lanes and a courtesy dock down to 992 ft, three lanes down to 972 ft, and two lanes all the way down to 857 ft, which is 210 ft below full. There are 105 parking spaces and flush toilets. Take I-5 exit 685, Shasta Dam Boulevard.
Weather, alerts and fire activity near the ramp
From the forecast point at Chappie-Shasta OHV Area, 1.6 mi from the ramp. Each item carries the timestamp its source published.
Active weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alert covers Chappie-Shasta OHV Area right now.
Forecast
Forecast: National Weather Service · issued Pacific
Fire activity within 45 miles
CAL FIRE lists no active incident within 45 miles of Chappie-Shasta OHV Area.
Fire restrictions
Campfire and stove rules change through the season. Read the current forest order before you pack a fire pan — we link it rather than paraphrase it.
Published · Bureau of Land Management, Redding Field Office
Road work on the way in
SR-151 · Shasta Dam to 0.3 mi west of Lake Blvd
One-Way Traffic · Electrical Work · 1, 2 lane(s) — Oct 26, 6:01 AM – Oct 26, 5:59 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Oregon Ave
Lane · Utility Work · 1 lane(s) — Oct 26, 7:01 AM – Oct 26, 6:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · SWAZEY Dr.
Lane · Utility Work · RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 26, 8:01 AM – Oct 26, 5:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Shasta Dam to 0.3 mi west of Lake Blvd
One-Way Traffic · Electrical Work · 1, 2 lane(s) — Oct 27, 6:01 AM – Oct 27, 5:59 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · 15805 Hwy 299, East of N Slope Dr
Lane · Paving Operation · RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 27, 7:01 AM – Oct 27, 4:59 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Oregon Ave
Lane · Utility Work · 1 lane(s) — Oct 27, 7:01 AM – Oct 27, 6:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · 0.3 mi east of Rock Creek Rd to Red Bluff Rd/Old Shasta
Lane · Paving Operation · LShoulder, RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 27, 7:01 AM – Oct 27, 6:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Interstate 5 to Cascade Blvd
Lane · Guardrail Work · 2 lane(s) — Oct 27, 7:30 AM – Oct 27, 2:30 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · SWAZEY Dr.
Lane · Utility Work · RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 27, 8:01 AM – Oct 27, 5:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Shasta Dam to 0.3 mi west of Lake Blvd
Moving · Striping Operation · 1, 2 lane(s) — Oct 28, 6:01 AM – Oct 28, 5:59 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Oregon Ave
Lane · Utility Work · 1 lane(s) — Oct 28, 7:01 AM – Oct 28, 6:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · SWAZEY Dr.
Lane · Utility Work · RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 28, 8:01 AM – Oct 28, 5:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Shasta Dam to 0.3 mi west of Lake Blvd
Moving · Striping Operation · 1, 2 lane(s) — Oct 29, 6:01 AM – Oct 29, 5:59 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Oregon Ave
Lane · Utility Work · 1 lane(s) — Oct 29, 7:01 AM – Oct 29, 6:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-299 · SWAZEY Dr.
Lane · Utility Work · RShoulder lane(s) — Oct 29, 8:01 AM – Oct 29, 5:01 PM (Pacific)
SR-151 · Shasta Dam to 0.3 mi west of Lake Blvd
Moving · Striping Operation · 1, 2 lane(s) — Oct 30, 6:01 AM – Oct 30, 2:59 PM (Pacific)
Source: Caltrans. County roads (e.g. Gilman Rd, Lakeshore Dr) aren't covered by this feed.
Lanes as the lake drops
| Lanes | Usable while the lake is at or above | Drop from full | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 992 ft | 75 ft below full | with courtesy dock |
| 3Now | 972 ft | 95 ft below full | |
| 2 | 857 ft | 210 ft below full |
Ramp facts
- Usable down to
- 857 ft
- Lanes now
- 3 of 4
- Parking
- 105 spaces
- Launch fee
- $18 per vehicle per day. The older Boat Ramps at Shasta Lake handout says $16 at all open public ramps.
- Restrooms and water
- Flush toilets. 105 parking spaces.
- Getting there
- I-5 exit 685, Shasta Dam Blvd. Nearest ramp to the dam.
Where sources disagree
The USFS ramp page and the ramp handout agree on 210 ft. A current-conditions notice reports a high amount of driftwood at the ramp.
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40.71716, -122.40557 · Driving directions
Campgrounds near this ramp
- Chappie-Shasta OHV Area · 1.6 mi
- Mountain Gate RV Park · 4.4 mi
- Fawndale Oaks RV Park · 5.3 mi
- Bailey Cove Campground · 7.3 mi · Closed
- Holiday Harbor Resort & Marina · 7.7 mi
Other ramps on Shasta Lake
- Jones Valley · Open
- Sugarloaf · Open
- Packers Bay · Open
- Hirz Bay · Open
- Antlers · Closed
- Bailey Cove · Closed
Questions people ask
Is the Centimudi boat ramp open?
Open as of October 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM. The lake is at 975.0 ft, 118 ft above this ramp's 857 ft floor. 3 of 4 lanes are usable at this level.
What lake level does the Centimudi ramp need?
It's usable down to 857 ft, 210 ft below full pool. Lanes: 4 lanes down to 992 ft, 3 down to 972 ft and 2 down to 857 ft.
How much does it cost to launch at Centimudi?
$18 per vehicle per day. The older Boat Ramps at Shasta Lake handout says $16 at all open public ramps.
How do you get to the Centimudi boat ramp?
I-5 exit 685, Shasta Dam Blvd. Nearest ramp to the dam.
Does the Centimudi ramp have restrooms and water?
Flush toilets. 105 parking spaces.
Plan the launch
Sources: USDA Forest Service ramp page. Lake level: California Data Exchange Center.