Campground

Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Near Lakehead, California

Facilities

Each site has a picnic table (two in double sites), lockers for storing food, fire rings, grills, and tent pads. Sites at this campground can accommodate both tents and RVs, however there are no electric/water hookups or dump stations.

There are both flush and vault toilets at this campground but no showers are available. Drinking water is provided.

Interpretive programs are hosted at the nearby amphitheater every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For more information, please call 530-275-8113.

Natural Features

The 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.

Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet and has 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in Manzanita and evergreens. Snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.

Recreation

Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. There is something for everyone. Enjoy multiple marinas and natural wonders making it the perfect destination for adventure. 

Different Species of fish in Shasta Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, bluegill, black crappie, Sacramento sucker, white sturgeon, squawfish, white catfish, Threadfin shad, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, riffle sculpin.

Trout fishing – best during spring fishing on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay, The Sacremento arm, Big Backbone Creek, and Little Squaw Creek, during summer trout move to deeper lake levels – successful baits are live minnows, and marshmallow /egg combinations. Successful lures used for trolling are Kastmasters, Rebels, Thinfins, Z-rays, Z-r or X-5 Flatfish, and Rapalas.

Bass Fishing – Good year round but best during spring and early summer, fishing in shallower waters is best. Successful baits are mostly live baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Day Use Area
  • Water Sports
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Flush Toilets

Nearby Attractions

Tours are available at the nearby Lake Shasta Caverns. Antlers is located in the town of Lakehead, which offers restaurants and shopping.

Getting Here

Latitude
40° 53' 15.0000" N
Longitude
122° 22' 39.0000" W
Antlers Campground is located 25 miles north of Redding from I-5 (which crosses over Shasta Lake twice).

Exit I-5 at the Lakeshore Drive/Antlers Road exit in the town of Lakehead, CA. From the end of the ramp, go east at the stop sign. Turn right on Antlers Road and go about 1 mile to the campground entrance on the right.

Need to Know

  • If applicable, the holder of the Golden Pass must be present; Must bring voucher to the campground

  • Be aware of the poison oak that grows in this campground
  • Please remember there is an additional fee for use at the adjoining boat ramp area; The fee is $17 per day for parking and launching

  • Caution: Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

  • Click here for more information on this campground.

  • Click here to learn more about Shasta-Trinity National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Extra Vehicle Fee $12 per night

  • Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out time 2 P.M. 

  • Campground does not have lake access, it is situated on a bluff with great views of the lake. 

  • Campground is located right off I-5 and trains are frequent in the area. 

  • Contact Information

    14358 Antlers Rd
    Lakehead, CA 96051

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