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Shasta Dam – Mt. Shasta (8815257539)📷 Prayitno / Thank you for (9 millions +) views from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0

Shasta Dam

Shasta Lake, CA

History

A curved concrete dam completed in 1945, holding back California’s largest reservoir with Mount Shasta on the horizon. There is a visitor center and a vista point; the road across the crest is open to pedestrians.

Nearest town
Shasta Lake, CA
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.7185, -122.4190

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Volcanic Legacy Byway: Mount Shasta to Crater Lake – Mt. Shasta (8815257539)© Prayitno / Thank you for (9 millions +) views from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY 2.0
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Scenic byways

Volcanic Legacy Byway: Mount Shasta to Crater Lake

239 mi8 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Ackerman CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Shasta Dam
    ToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hayward Flat CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Shasta Dam · 98 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Alpine View CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Shasta Dam · 54 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Clark Springs CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Shasta Dam · 20 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bushytail CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Shasta Dam
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stoney Point CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from Shasta Dam
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All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Shasta Dam?

Shasta Dam is in Shasta Lake, CA, at GPS 40.7185, -122.4190. It is about 9 mi from Redding.

Can you camp near Shasta Dam?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mountain Gate RV Park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 68 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Shasta Dam?

Shasta Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Volcanic Legacy Byway: Mount Shasta to Crater Lake.

What is there to see near Shasta Dam?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castle Crags State Park (30 mi), McCloud River Falls (42 mi), McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (45 mi) and Manzanita Lake (47 mi).

When is the best time to visit Shasta Dam?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)