Shasta Lake
California's largest reservoir, formed by damming several river valleys into nearly 600 kilometers of shoreline; famous as a houseboat holiday destination.
Shasta Lake was formed by impounding the valleys of the Sacramento, McCloud and Pit rivers, with about 590 kilometers of shoreline. It is known as the “houseboat capital,” and you can rent houseboats, speedboats and jet skis at marinas such as Bridge Bay and Holiday Harbor, and stay on the lake for several days. You can also fish, swim, or enjoy lake views from the Interstate 5 bridge. The lake area lies within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and water levels vary greatly from year to year depending on precipitation. It is about 15–25 minutes' drive from Redding.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shasta Dam
- Lake Shasta Caverns
- Sundial Bridge
- Sacramento River Trail
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park & McConnell Arboretum
- Cascade Theatre
- Shasta State Historic Park
- Whiskeytown Lake (Whiskeytown NRA)