Shasta Lake is located in northern California, USA (in Shasta County). The lake is easy to find because it's right off Interstate 5 (I-5), about 10 miles north of the city of Redding, California.

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MILEAGE CHART
Listed below are the approximate distances in miles to Shasta Lake. (by car)

Chico, California - 80 Los Angeles, California - 545 Sacramento, California - 163 Eureka, California - 158 San Francisco, California - 218 San Jose, California - 250 Portland, Oregon - 423 Medford, Oregon - 145 Grants Pass, Oregon - 177 Eugene, Oregon - 316 Reno, Nevada - 201 Seattle, Washington - 595 Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada - 834

Shasta's 'Lakes'

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE - Shasta Lake, keystone of the Central Valley Project, is the largest man-made reservoir in California. When full, its 365 mile shoreline exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. Shasta is the second largest and tallest concrete dam in the United States. It was constructed between 1935 and 1945, and the lake was filled in 1948.

The construction of Shasta Dam impounded three major north state rivers: The Pit, McCloud, and Sacramento. Referred to as arms, each one retains its own character, environment, history and recreation opportunities.

People who have never been to Shasta Lake may get the impression they are seeing several lakes as they pass by on Interstate 5. In a way, there really are more lakes than one.

The rugged country, ragged shoreline, and sheer size of Shasta Lake tends to break the lake into different areas, each with its own opportunities, moods, and settings.

For more information or help, the Shasta Lake Information Center is in Mountain Gate, telephone (530) 275-1589.

Lakehead Area

The Lakehead Area, with its fast pace and easy access off Interstate 5, offers a wide variety of services and recreation pursuits. It is convenient for those planning a short visit or an extended stay. It is located near a community which has many services.

From the Antlers Boat Ramp or a number of marinas, skiing, houseboating and fishing are easily accessible on the Sacramento Arm of the lake.

Forest Service and commercial campgrounds are available, or there are resort cabins for rent. At Lakehead you can choose between a campfire supper, full course meal, pizza or burgers for dinner.

For a vacation full of variety and action, the Lakehead Area is a goo