Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

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Shasta Lake laps directly against the campsites at Beehive Point Shoreline, a dispersed camping area within Shasta National Forest where the distance between your tent and the water can be measured in steps. Sites along the shoreline go fast on weekends and during school breaks, when the area can fill with generators, ATVs, and large family groups. Weekday arrivals in spring or early summer, when the lake is high, tend to find far more space and considerably less noise.

Water levels here vary enough to matter. Reviewers who visited during drought years found the lake had receded so far that reaching the water required a long walk over rocky ground. When levels are up, campers can swim directly from camp and collect driftwood from the beach for fires. Wooded spots set back from the shoreline provide an alternative when beach real estate is tight. Kaitlynn M. notes the left side of the campground tends to draw fewer people, which can make a real difference on busy nights.

Access is by drive-in or boat. The entrance road has ruts, and reviewers recommend caution with trailers, though a 26-foot Class C has made it through without issue. High clearance helps for reaching spots deeper into the area. RVs are limited to 30 feet. Cell service is inconsistent, with some Verizon users reporting a single bar and others finding little to no signal at all. Toilets are available during the main season, but services are removed after it closes. Broken glass near the entrance is a recurring concern in reviews, so closed-toe shoes are worth wearing around camp, especially with dogs or children.

Fires require a California campfire permit, available online in minutes. Mosquitoes can be heavy at dusk, so bug spray and a lit fire help considerably. The Shasta Lake RV Resort sits nearby for campers who want hookups. For the best combination of high water and low crowds, aim for a weekday visit in May or early June.

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Map & DirectionsBeehive Point Shoreline Campground is located in California near Sugarloaf

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Directions

Located one mile west of I-5 on Lakeshore Drive within the community of Lakehead. From I 5, take exit 702 Antlers Road/ Lakeshore Drive exit. Turn left at end of off ramp. Turn left at stop sign junction. Follow Lakeshore Drive approximately 3 miles.

Coordinates

40.84800059 N
122.40500097 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Numerous guests pointed out the stunning lakefront location with excellent swimming and water activities, especially during quieter weekday visits. Common feedback included minimal facilities and safety concerns from broken glass hazards.

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Reviewed Mar. 28, 2026

Nice place

Fantastic view, great weather this time of year. Unfortunately, since it’s public, you may encounter families with children crying constantly, if you go, just be aware that you might need to move.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Bella  M., March 28, 2026
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2025

Beautiful and free off season

We stayed here a few years ago and the water was so low that we literally could not reach it, even after a long walk down, it just became too rocky. So we were incredibly happy this time around that the water levels were so high. It was beautiful. We scored ourselves a really cool spot right along the water on a Thursday afternoon, thinking that even if it gets busy for the weekend at least we have our nice spot secured. But. It was spring break. And just about an hour after we arrived, so did everyone else. We were practically surrounded by this huge group, with kids, loose dogs, ATVs, boats, dirt bikes, generators running, just…. Not where we want to be. We left the next morning. But I will say that the few peaceful hours we had before they all arrived were incredible. We’ll definitely go back, but only if it’s during the week and not on a school break. 

It’s free to stay here in the off-season but $15/night during the season. Not really sure how the payment works since it’s dispersed camping along the lake shore but maybe it makes sense when you see it or when it's open. Pretty good cell reception here. We managed to navigate to our spot just fine in a 26ft class c.

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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2024

Not what I expected

We were the only ones there for the most part. Every night there would be a few cars that drive through, but they didn’t stay. Bring yellow jacket traps - there’s a reason it’s named beehive

Siteno site number - in the far back
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Tamara H., September 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Tamara H., September 9, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2024

Bees!

It’s likely that the heat draws the bees out, so you may have a different experience other times of the year. The bees made this incredible location no longer worth it.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Samuel T., July 25, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2024

This place was aptly named

I didn't put two and two together. Woke up to the BIGGEST swarm of wasps circling our fireplace and trying to make a nest in our fender. Be very careful with putting all your cookware away and completely burn your used paper towels. We went during a no burn period, so we were out of luck and ran out of camp.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 26, 2024

Beautiful

Wonderful boondocking! We went early May 2024. The lake was full and the campground was empty. Absolutely perfect. Little to no cell signal from Verizon or Tmobile. No hookups. No designated spots. Porta potties were just dropped off.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Zach and Desirae B., May 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Zach and Desirae B., May 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Zach and Desirae B., May 26, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2023

Beautiful and Quiet Place

This place is a hidden gem! Super close to i5 and east to find. There’s tons of campgrounds and plenty of open space to camp where you want. Fairly flat in most areas but can definitely be hard to get deep into the site without 4 wheel drive. Will definitely be coming back if I get the chance to! Beware of weather, as I went in the fall and it was freezing during the night.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Jaden J., November 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Jaden J., November 1, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2023

Great Location With Caution

This was a nice short distance away from the i5. Great view of greenery and lake and the night stars. If you happen to have pets be cautious there is a lot of broken glass everywhere, my dog had several cuts on her pads.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Rosa P., September 9, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2023

BeeHive

Love camping here. Waterfront camping. There are toilets only. No showers. If you camp here make sure to get your fire permit. Other then that it’s a great location. Bring some type of shade so you can hang by the lake and be shaded. Watch out for poison oak. There is some here and there.

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Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2023

Beautiful location, noisy neighbors.

Stayed in early July. Very beautiful site right on the water making it a good place to swim.

Unfortunately, it was crowded and my neighbors were noisy all during the night making it hard to sleep. From reading other reviews, it sounds like that isnt always the case. Its so pretty here so I'd still reccomend trying to come here but look for a spot far away from others. Wish I stayed on the left side where there was less space and less ppl.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Kaitlynn M., July 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Kaitlynn M., July 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Kaitlynn M., July 6, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2023

Beautiful spot!

This spot is so incredibly scenic for a free campsite. Camp right on the lake/river. We stayed on a Thursday night until Friday morning and there were only a few other people there, we could see any of them from our spot so we felt totally isolated. High clearance helps to get to some spots but we did make it all the way through with our minivan after a little trial and error. Had like 1 bar of spotty service only enough for maybe a phone call (Verizon). Very hot during the day, not chilly at night but cool enough to tent camp and enjoy a fire. The kids loved playing and swimming in the river. One star off because there is quite a bit of trash at the entrance of this place, lots of broken glass so keep your shoes on, and the mosquitoes were bad when the sun started to go down but wasn’t a problem with a fire, thermacel and bug spray. Don’t forget to get a CA fire permit if you want a fire or to use a camping stove it only takes a few mins to obtain online

Siteall the way at the end on the left side
Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Nov. 17, 2022

Quiet and Secluded

No services, no designated campsites, just find a spot and camp. Pack in-out. No toilets. No pavement. Wonderfully secluded for adventurers.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Dan M., November 17, 2022
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Reviewed May. 6, 2022

Beautiful and Quiet

We stayed here for 4 nights mid week in early May and mostly had the whole place to ourselves. There were a few day use visitors, and 2 neighbors who stayed one night each. Overall a very quiet and peaceful place.

There was a sign on the boards stating that it is currently off season and there are no fees and no services. Not sure when the season begins and what services are offered, but in early May there were no garbage bins or toilets and no amenities other than rock fire pits which are hopefully more for marking individual spots rather than actual fires, since fire danger is always high in this area and it was windy several days during our stay.

If there were a lot of people staying here I think there would be no problem finding a spot. There are so many spots out along the open where the water line used to be, as well as several spots in the shaded area among the trees.

The ATT phone was able to browse the internet and stream video, the Verizon phone could only send texts with an occasional notification coming through. With the cell booster on the Verizon phone had full LTE bars and could stream, download, etc.

The water is really, really low at this time. :( It is possible to climb down to the water, and there is a boat ramp a bit further up, so there were boats in the water when we were here.

Overall we really enjoyed our time here. Easy access from Hwy 5, though the last bit of road gets really winding and narrow.

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Parking on the Moon

This is an off-season review. Late October 2020. Pros: No one else here on a Friday night, easy to find, dispersed camping, no fee, some cell service. Cons: absolutely no services (they remove porta potty and trash after high season), water level in lake VERY low.
Nothing special but we were happy to spend a quiet night here on our long drive south from PNW to LA when most campsites were full or closed (fires and Covid).

  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Lisa , October 31, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

One of our favorite spots

Beehive point offers camping right on the waters of Shasta Lake and has absolutely amazing views. We have been up there a few times and it has rarely been busy. Depending on the water level real estate on the beach can get tight, but there are spots off the beach that are wooded. You can tent camp or bring your travel trailer. The entrance is a little rutted so if you bring a trailer just be cautious. the beach has a ton of drift wood for fires, we have yet to bring our own. There are some small stores and boat launches near by.

  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Francis N., August 12, 2019
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  • Review photo of Beehive Point Shoreline Campground by Francis N., August 12, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beehive Point Shoreline Area located?

Beehive Point Shoreline Area is located on the shores of Shasta Lake in Northern California. It's conveniently situated close to Interstate 5, making it easily accessible for travelers. The campground offers stunning waterfront views and is surrounded by greenery, providing a scenic camping experience right on the lake's edge.

What's the difference between Beehive Campground and Beehive Point Shoreline Area?

Beehive Point Shoreline Area is a dispersed, primitive camping area on Shasta Lake with no designated sites or services beyond seasonal porta-potties. It's free to use, has no reservations, and campers can set up anywhere they find space. The experience is truly boondocking/primitive camping right on the lakeshore. While there is sometimes confusion in naming, Beehive Point Shoreline Area is characterized by its undeveloped nature and direct lake access. If you're seeking a more developed camping experience with amenities, you'd want to look at established campgrounds elsewhere around Lake Shasta rather than this shoreline dispersed area.

Is dispersed camping allowed at Beehive Point near Lake Shasta?

Yes, Beehive Point offers dispersed camping along the shoreline of Lake Shasta. There are no designated campsites or reservations required - you simply find an open spot and set up camp. This free camping area operates on a first-come, first-served basis. During off-season periods, services are reduced, but camping is still permitted. Remember to obtain a fire permit if planning to have a campfire, and always practice pack-in, pack-out principles.

What do Beehive Point Shoreline Area campsites look like?

Beehive Point Shoreline Area features undeveloped, natural campsites right along the water's edge of Shasta Lake. The area offers a mix of beach camping and wooded spots depending on the water level and your preference. Sites are generally flat in most areas, though some deeper spots may require 4-wheel drive to access. There are no defined boundaries between sites, allowing campers to choose their preferred setup location. The scenery is stunning with waterfront views, surrounding greenery, and excellent stargazing opportunities at night. Be aware of potential poison oak in some areas and bring shade structures for sunny days.