Gregory Creek Group Campground sits on a wooded loop above Shasta Lake, designed for larger gatherings under a canopy of oak and pine. The mixed forest provides solid shade cover, though the understory of manzanita and blackberries offers only modest privacy between sites. When lake levels are high, you get decent water access; when they drop, expect a steep scramble down.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 40.88797, -122.36815
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- (530)275-8113
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The single-loop design keeps things simple for group coordination. Oak and pine trees deliver over 80% shade coverage — a real advantage during Shasta's summer heat. The understory tells the story of Northern California: manzanita, wild blackberries, poison oak, tree ferns, and native grasses create a natural buffer between sites, though privacy remains limited.
Each site comes with the standards: picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Tent pads accommodate both tent and RV camping, but don't expect hookups or dump stations. Flush toilets are available, but pack your own shower supplies — there aren't any on-site. Drinking water is provided.
Lake Access
Water access depends entirely on Shasta Lake's mood. When levels are high, you get a moderate slope down to the water — manageable for most campers. As levels drop through the season, the bank near Gregory Beach becomes a steep drop-off that's trickier to navigate. Swimming, fishing, and both motorized and non-motorized boating are all fair game. A public boat ramp at nearby Antlers handles larger watercraft.
Anglers can work the lake for trout, bass, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, and brown bullhead. The 365 miles of shoreline provide plenty of fishing territory to explore.
Nearby
Lake Shasta Caverns offers guided tours for a break from water activities. The campground sits within reach of Lakehead's restaurants and shopping in Antlers. Mount Shasta's snow-capped peak provides the backdrop from this 1,067-foot elevation camp — a reminder that you're camping in the shadow of the Cascade Range's second-tallest mountain.