Campground Details - MOORE CREEK, CA - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs.

Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife.

Natural Features:

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, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.

Recreation:

The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Boat rentals and fuel are available at nearby lakefront resorts. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing.

Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.

Facilities:

All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Nearby Attractions:

The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Drinking Water Food Storage Locker Group Camping Paved Parking Spurs	Pets Allowed Picnic Area Tent Pads Vault Toilets Visitor Center
Within 10 Miles
Boat Ramp Boating Fishing	Lake Access Non-Motorized Boating Water Skiing

Know Before You Go

Group reservation holders must contact Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week prior to arrival a combination code to access campground; failure to do so could lead to a locked facility without access for a night or longer and no refund
Maximum group size is 90
Average maximum trailer size is 16 feet
Bears frequent the area; Keep food in bear-proof containers
Poison oak is abundant in the area
There is a $10 daily use fee for Hirz Bay public boat ramp
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Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.88389, -122.21778
40°53'2"N, 122°13'4"W

The campground is 250 miles north of San Francisco. Travel I-5 through Sacramento and Redding. Go ten miles north of Redding and cross Shasta Lake. Remain on I-5 to Gilman Road (From north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 14 miles to the campground entrance on the right.