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Ellery Creek

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We are experiencing high lake levels which can cause our lower sites (#13-#18) to flood. The lake rises and falls with releases and snow melt causing the water to fluctuate between water on the road to water in the site. Please give us a call (530-275-8113) and we can update you on the current status, but keep in mind the lake level can fluctuate within a few hours.

About

National Forest

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Overview

Ellery Creek is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is terraced, providing views of the lake from all of the lower sites and some of the upper sites. At certain water levels, boats can be moored on the shore within sight of the campground, making Ellery Creek a very popular place to camp among boaters.

Recreation

A public boat ramp is located approximately 4 miles away at Hirz Bay, but informal mooring is allowed at Ellery Creek if the water levels are sufficient. This area is popular for water skiing and jet skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.

Facilities

Each site offers fair to good privacy and sufficient shade provided by the deciduous trees in the campground. There are two sets of vault toilets and water spigots throughout the camp. Each site has lockers for food, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, paved parking spurs and tent pads. There are no showers available or electric/water hookups for trailers. All sites at this campground can accommodate small trailers as well as tents.

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. Lakeside sites at Ellery Creek offer excellent views and access to the water. Wildlife is abundant in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility. The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet. The nearest store is 21 miles away in Lakehead.

Fee Info

If the reservation was made through__recreation.gov__please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee___s).Reservation Fee:__For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations.Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases:__Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.Refunds for Emergency Closures:__In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded.Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.__If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113.__ All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.__

Reservation Info

Reservation season is May 13 - Sept 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

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Gregory G.

Scout

Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Great time!

Stayed here as a backup since another site was closed. Good amenities, clean, bathrooms available as well. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again! Also saw some deer and ended the night with a great view!

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Month of VisitMay

Toni K.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 17, 2021

Right on mc cloud creek

Great camp ground. $25 a night. Bathrooms, bear boxes, water and trash cans. Lots of mosquitoes at night of course you’re right on the water. Water is very low this year (2021) so you are on the creek. Normally the you will be on lake Shasta. No camp host and a lot of the site you can reserve online. Wasn’t busy in may but, I was also here last June and it was crazy busy.

Month of VisitJune

Jen S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Shady, spacious with water access

Really nice campground with access to the water. I was there in mid July so it was very hot, but there is enough shade that the camp site stayed fairly cool. Water access is pretty messy/muddy (water levels were low). Water floats of some sort are a good idea to avoid the sticky dense mud.

Dog friendly campground (on leash) - there were multiple sittings of rattlesnakes so I kept a close eye on my pup.

Also there were a lot of bees around.

Plan ahead since there are no stores once you exit the freeway and it’s a trek to get in and out. And no cell service for miles.

Location

Ellery Creek is located in California

Directions

From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 miles to the campground entrance (located on the right hand side of the road between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds). *The Map Driving Route link gives directions to mail office, not the campground.