Moore Creek sits on a quiet arm of Shasta Lake where the water stays calmer than the main body. This partially shaded campground handles both tents and RVs without fuss, putting you close enough to the water for easy lake access but far enough from the boat traffic to actually sleep.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 40.88389, -122.21778
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The sites come equipped with the full complement of developed campground amenities — picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, and bear boxes — plus paved parking spurs that work for RVs. Vault toilets and drinking water keep things civilized. The partial shade means you're not camping in a parking lot, but don't expect dense forest cover either.
Being positioned on the McCloud Arm gives Moore Creek a different character than some of Shasta Lake's busier campgrounds. The arm tends to be quieter than the main lake, though you're still on one of California's premier boating destinations.
On the Water
The nearest boat ramp sits 4 miles away at Hirz Bay, so this isn't a pull-up-and-launch situation. But lakefront resorts nearby offer boat rentals and fuel if you didn't trailer one in. Shasta Lake draws crowds for power boating and water skiing, though plenty of paddlers work the quieter coves.
The fishing roster runs deep: trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead, and bass. The lake's 365 miles of shoreline and multiple arms create enough variety to keep anglers busy.
The Setting
Lake Shasta sits at 1,067 feet, surrounded by steep mountains covered in manzanita and evergreens. Mount Shasta itself — second-tallest peak in the Cascades — provides the backdrop when it's not socked in with clouds.
For a different perspective on the country, Hirz Mountain Lookout climbs to 3,500 feet and offers views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the surrounding terrain. It's close enough to make a worthwhile side trip.