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.
Description
There are no permanent facilities at Beehive shoreline campground. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the peak operating season.
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Map & DirectionsBeehive Point Shoreline Campground is located in California near Sugarloaf
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
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/18/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 60 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/18/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 60 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites 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









































