Beehive Point Shoreline Campground, near Lakehead, California, is a unique spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors right by the water. This location offers a laid-back atmosphere where you can pitch a tent or park your RV, all while soaking in the stunning views of Lake Shasta.

The campground is known for its beautiful scenery and easy access to water activities like canoeing and paddleboarding. Visitors have praised the peacefulness of the area, especially during off-peak times when you can find a secluded spot to relax. One camper noted, “This spot is so incredibly scenic for a free campsite,” highlighting the natural beauty that surrounds you.

While amenities are limited—there are no showers or designated campsites—this adds to the charm for those who enjoy a more rustic experience. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as the area is all about leaving no trace. Some campers have mentioned the need for caution with broken glass and other debris, so keep an eye on your surroundings, especially if you have pets.

If you're up for an adventure, Beehive Point is a great base for exploring the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Just be prepared for the heat during the day and cooler nights, making it perfect for campfires under the stars. Whether you're looking to unwind by the lake or dive into some water sports, this campground has a little something for everyone.

There are no permanent facilities at Beehive shoreline campground. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the peak operating season.

Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

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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.

One of our favorite spots

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). 


Parking on the Moon 

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. 


Beautiful and Quiet

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

Quiet and Secluded

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 

Beautiful spot!

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. 

Beautiful location, noisy neighbors.

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. 

BeeHive 

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. 

Great Location With Caution

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.

Beautiful and Quiet Place 

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. 

Beautiful 

Easy to move about. Great for water sports powered or canoes and paddle boards 

Great camping by the water

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. 

This place was aptly named

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. 

Bees!

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

Not what I expected

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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