Centimudi Boat Ramp
Near Shasta Dam · Shasta Lake
The lake is at 971.0 ft, 114 ft above this ramp's 857 ft floor. 2 of 4 lanes are usable at this level.
Lake level 971.0 ft, read · California Data Exchange Center (gauge SHA)
49.3% of capacity · 96.0 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
Wind AdvisoryModerate
Areas: South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County · +3 more areas
Effective Nov 12, 9:09 AM · Expires Nov 13, 7:00 PM Pacific
Full alert text
All areas: South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley and portions of the central Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Friday late morning and afternoon, especially over the northern Sacramento Valley.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Published · National Weather Service
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 · Washington Ave to Oregon Ave
One-Way Traffic · Utility Work · 1 lane(s) — Nov 17, 7:01 PM – Nov 18, 6:01 AM (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 |
| 3 | 972 ft | 95 ft below full | |
| 2Now | 857 ft | 210 ft below full |
Ramp facts
- Usable down to
- 857 ft
- Lanes now
- 2 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 · Closed
- Antlers · Closed
- Bailey Cove · Closed
Questions people ask
Is the Centimudi boat ramp open?
Open as of November 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM. The lake is at 971.0 ft, 114 ft above this ramp's 857 ft floor. 2 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.