Best Glamping near Gazelle, CA

Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort and Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday offer luxury glamping accommodations nestled at the foot of majestic Mount Shasta. Safari tents, yurts, and deluxe glamping cabins provide an elevated camping experience with proper beds with linens, climate control options, and convenient access to modern amenities. Both glamping resorts feature full-service facilities including hot showers, clean restrooms, and on-site convenience stores for essentials. The Mount Shasta KOA provides glamping units with electricity, while Lake Siskiyou's premium accommodations boast picturesque views of the surrounding forest landscape. "Cute town and peaceful campground. Clean bathrooms and showers. Pool, game room, shuffle board, basketball court and off leash dog park. Lots of trees in the sites great for hammocking."

The scenic mountain setting creates an ideal backdrop for glamping adventures with numerous recreational activities. Lake Siskiyou glamping guests enjoy direct access to swimming areas, an inflatable water park, and watercraft rentals including kayaks and paddle boards. Hiking trails wind through pine-scented forests surrounding both resorts, with easy access to Mount Shasta's renowned outdoor recreation areas. According to a camper, "The lake sits at the bottom of Mt. Shasta and has an inflatable waterpark, swimming area, and water recreation rentals. We rented kayaks and the lake was so serene; the perfect way to spend an afternoon." Most luxury camping options remain open from April through October, with Mount Shasta KOA Holiday offering year-round glamping accommodations. Both locations maintain proximity to dining options in Mount Shasta City, allowing glampers to explore local restaurants when they prefer not to cook at their canvas accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Gazelle, California (25)

    1. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    34 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-2618

    "We took 2 small children in a rented camper and went to this lake in a recommendation from friends in Mt. Shasta .. we were not disappointed!"

    "Love going to Lake Siskiyou. My family has been going the week of 4th of July for almost 30 years. It has a nice beach, boat ramp, party boat rentals, general store, restaurant, bar, arcade, laundry."

    2. Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    17 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-4029

    $66 - $149 / night

    "For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens."

    "They have four tent camping sites with electric hookup and fancy seating among many other types of sites"

    3. Mcbride Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-4511

    $10 / night

    "There are fire pits, hand-pump water spouts, small creek from water spring runoff, bathrooms, and its only $10 to stay. The surrounding area is beautiful, and the town is nearby."

    "The running water comes down the mountain in the form of a creek, and there is a water pump at the well for those who would rather not test their constitution with the stream. "

    4. Tree Of Heaven Campground

    12 Reviews
    Yreka, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 493-2243

    $15 - $20 / night

    "This was a convenient spot since it's close enough to the Oregon border, located close to Yreka and just far enough off the 1-5 to make you feel like you're off the beaten path."

    "I had tent site right on the river and nearly had the place to myself."

    5. Siskiyou Beach and Camp

    4 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 926-2618

    "Our site had a good amount of space, and although there were a lot of campers around us, we didn't feel overly cramped and had a decent amount of space."

    "Bathrooms are older but clean. Lake area was not crowded"

    6. Toad Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Mount Shasta, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-4511

    "Toad Lake is a pristine mountain lake accessible only via a long, rough, and rocky single lane dirt road (Toad Lake Road 40N64)."

    7. McCloud RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    McCloud, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 964-2252

    "There is a bit of road noise that you can hear in the morning. We stayed in a grassy spot with no neighbours, so it was quite lovely. Bathrooms exceptionally clean and hosts friendly and helpful."

    "No unruly pets, children, or anything. Two things weird, 2 people per site, otherwise they charge extra fees, & they only return calls (no one seems to manage phones) once a day."

    8. Cedar Pines Resort RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Castella, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 949-9585

    $35 - $48 / night

    "Welcoming on site couple gave us the low down on some nearby fishing and foraging spots."

    9. Jackson Wellsprings

    21 Reviews
    Talent, OR
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 482-3776

    $25 - $40 / night

    "I’m camping here in my car basically in a gravel parking lot next to a meadow for tent campers. There’s very little privacy however! The amenities and addition opportunities make up for it."

    "This is a beautiful campground that is great for renting and grabbing a great spot near Ashland as your driving through. Who doesn’t want to stop at a hot spring?"

    10. Juanita Lake Group Campsite

    1 Review
    Macdoel, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 398-4391

    $50 / night

    "Walking distance to the water. Lots of obsidian with just a short walk. Very beautiful and secluded. Not many people and camp spots are located very far apart. Highly recommend. Nice star viewing."

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Glamping Reviews near Gazelle, CA

151 Reviews of 25 Gazelle Campgrounds


  • orla S.
    May. 20, 2022

    Jackson Wellsprings

    No dogs allowed in domes or bell tent

    Plan to keep your pets at home if you want to stay in the domes or bell tent.  As another reviewer noted, the grounds have seen better days.  I guess that's how they keep camping prices so low.  3 stars because of the hot springs---better as a day trip and not a place to stay

  • Mark J.
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Mt Shasta KOA

    For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens. Within walking distance of good restaurants. RV sites look level and large with trees near most. There is a train occasionally at night that can be annoying. 

    I recommend Mt Shasta KOA.

  • Jennifer A.
    Jun. 23, 2018

    Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

    Perfect for Fathers Day

    Ice Cream and beautiful lake for swimming and kayaking. We took the family here for Fathers Day and enjoyed the entire weekend. We kayaked, rode bikes and got ice cream on out way out. Huge campsite, with access to water.

    Was a bit cold, so be sure to pack a nice jacket, and maybe a thin pair of gloves. Wind comes off the lake and the gloves helped when fishing. Lots of great spots to fish.

    If you stay awhile there is also a restaurant by the boat dock. The dining area looked nice and the food smelled amazing. I hope to try it the next time we make a visit.

    And thanks to the camphost who let us check out a half hour late because we read the paperwork wrong and thought we could check out at 2! Whoops, it’s really noon.

  • l
    Oct. 20, 2022

    Jackson Wellsprings

    AMAZING SPA

    I’m camping here in my car basically in a gravel parking lot next to a meadow for tent campers. There’s very little privacy however! The amenities and addition opportunities make up for it. There are free showers, a bathroom with running water, potable water, and for $10 extra you get 1.5 hours soaking in a mineral pool, one hot one cold, and there’s also a sauna. In addition the showers inside the spa are much nicer!! I feel completely rejuvenated, and definitely recommend for anyone looking to have a relaxing evening :)

  • Raphaela H.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Tree Of Heaven Campground

    Convenient along I5

    We stopped here on a road trip along Interstate 5. The location was conveniently close to the freeway, but still felt like a real campsite instead of traveler's stop. We couldn't hear the freeway and it had nice amenities like flush toilets. Our site was also pretty shady, which was nice in summer. It was pretty scenic; we were located just by a walking path and with a view of the river, however, the camp host did not enforce quiet hours. The large group next to us was extremely drunk and noisy and nobody ever stopped by. They took off the next morning (loudly exclaiming that they needed to pack up to avoid paying), so there was likely never an interaction with the host. We arrived late and couldn't leave to alert the host as it didn't feel safe to do so. I'm not sure where the host is situated in relation to where we were, but I suspect you could hear the party throughout the camp, throughout the night, so we were surprised that no action was taken. It didn't feel safe.

  • Brittney  K.
    Aug. 14, 2020

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Great campsites, horrific bathrooms

    We stayed for a week and our campsite was great. Lots of trees for shade, solid fire ring, polite staff. This is a great location for exploring the Mount Shasta area. However, KOA prides itself as a brand who delivers clean bathrooms and these were horrific. Each time was an horrifying adventure with either muddy dirt strewn floors, giant hair clumps, full toilets, etc. There were the cheapest plastic shower curtains that mostly resembled Saran Wrap which led to the water on the floor issue. There was only 1 stool in 1 shower so everyone else put your stuff on the filthy floor or use the 1 hook to hold your towel, yesterday’s clothes, today’s new clothes and your toiletries. I never felt clean leaving that bathroom which made the week stay more arduous than necessary. There was a woman who we saw cleaning the bathroom twice a day and it was the only bathroom for a rather large and busy campsite. Coming from other KOA which are cleaned every hour this was an adjustment.

  • J
    Sep. 6, 2018

    East Fork Campground

    Secluded Campground

    Nice little campground right next to a pretty river.  When I stayed I was the only one at the campground.  The sites are near the road but it seemed to have light usage and I never heard cars in the night.  

    No running water (unless you filter from the river) and no trash services, just a pit toilet.

    This campground is a great place to stay before heading into the Trinity Alps.  A 20 minute drive on a dirt road leads to the China Gultch Trailhead, a popular trail leading to Grizzly Lake.

    I would definitely recommend this site to anyone headed into the Alps.

  • W
    Jul. 6, 2021

    Trinity Lake KOA Holiday

    Trinity lake KOA

    Stayed here over the 4th of July weekend. Campers were respectful of quiet hours and staff was mostly courteous. They charge for everything including an early check-in fee when we had to move sites due to reservation conflicts. Lots of children and some camp sites are on top of each other. The water was low so fishing was difficult to find. Great for families with young children and those hoping for entertainment for kids. Not great if you are looking for space and quiet.

  • P
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Minersville Campground

    Nice lake-side camping

    Nice, small campground near the edge of Trinity Lake. Approximately 8 campsites can be reserved and 8 are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are no showers available, but there are showers at the nearby Bushytail campground up the road. Site 1 is the only site with electric hookups. The nearby lakeshore is quite muddy (depending upon water level), but provides great fishing and boating opportunities. A nice trail runs along the campground. There is no wifi or cellular coverage. Booking the site was a little confusing because the website noted "dry camping" - we did not know what to expect based on this description. However, there IS running drinking water and bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks on-site. Advise picking up firewood before arrival. There is no firewood available for purchase on-site. However, you are able to gather available wood. There is also a small store which sells firewood 10-15 minutes away  (Pinewood Cove).


Guide to Gazelle

Mount Shasta and the surrounding wilderness offer diverse camping experiences, with options ranging from full-service campgrounds to primitive sites. The area sits at elevations between 3,500-5,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal conditions with warm summers and cold winters. Yurt camping near Gazelle, California provides visitors comfortable accommodation options when traditional tent camping won't suffice.

What to do

Kayak on Lake Siskiyou: Rent watercraft at Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort for a peaceful paddling experience. "We rented kayaks and the lake was so serene; the perfect way to spend an afternoon," notes camper Margo A.

Swimming and water activities: The lake features dedicated swimming zones with sandy beaches. "The tent sites are huge and so is the campground! We stayed pretty far away from the beach and we were all by ourselves!" says Heather H.

Hike nearby trails: Explore the McBride Springs area trails for accessible day hikes with mountain views. "The Muir Ascension was the one we took," shares Jordie G. about their experience at McBride Springs Campground.

Float the Klamath River: For a different water experience, spend time on the Klamath River. "A number of groups drove upstream a couple miles and floated back down to the campground. You can also float downstream a couple of miles to a haul out point and get a ride back," explains Darin D.

What campers like

Natural spring water access: The mineral-rich water sources attract campers looking for therapeutic soaking. At Jackson Wellsprings, "camping fees include access to the rejuvenating sulphur-rich hot spring pool, swimming pool and sauna," according to Courtney T.

Peaceful forest settings: The pine-scented forests create tranquil camping environments. At Tree Of Heaven Campground, "The campsite was clean and as we were there on a Monday evening we had the place nearly to ourselves," reports Spencer J.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region offers chances to spot native animals. "My cousins and I used to fish in the evenings after a day of playing in the water or hiking. Have seen deer and bears here," shares Rachel A. about Lake Siskiyou.

Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds include features specifically for children. "Cute town and peaceful campground. Clean bathrooms and showers. Pool, game room, shuffle board, basketball court and off leash dog park," notes a camper about Mount Shasta KOA.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate between April and October, with limited winter options. "We only go in the off season due to too many people booking in advance," advises Crystal K. about Lake Siskiyou.

Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer months. "It's a bit pricey but for the convenience it was well worth it!" explains one camper at Lake Siskiyou.

Bear safety protocols: Bear activity requires proper food storage. At Toad Lake Campground, "There are no bear boxes, so make sure you bring a bear canister to keep your food (and the bears) safe," warns Adam H.

Water availability varies: Some campgrounds have limited water access. "There is no water right now because the spring/well is dried up," notes Toni K. about McBride Springs.

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly water features: Families appreciate safe water access points. "We took 2 small children in a rented camper and went to this lake... short walk with our water toys to the nice sandy beach and lake," shares Margo A. about Siskiyou Beach and Camp.

Choose campgrounds with recreational facilities: Sites with built-in activities keep children entertained. "Lots campground lots of activities for families clean," notes Meg O.

Consider yurt camping near Gazelle: Structured accommodation options provide comfort for families with small children. "The cabin we stayed in was good as well. There's many things to do in the surrounding area including cliff jumping and swimming at the beach," says Drew M.

Plan for temperature swings: Mountain elevations mean significant day-to-night temperature changes. "The nights were cool - almost chilly," mentions Steven H. about their stay at McCloud RV Resort.

Tips from RVers

Water pressure awareness: Some campgrounds have challenging water systems. "Of note: the water is great! Pure and cold. However, it is high pressure. It exploded our water hose! After that we learned to place our pressure regulator valve right on the faucet," warns Steven H.

Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and proximity to neighbors. "Very nice area! Lots of shade. Small creek runs through and also a good size pond. Clean well kept park with plenty of amenities," notes Diane about McCloud RV Resort.

Electrical hookup availability: Check power options when booking. "They have four tent camping sites with electric hookup and fancy seating among many other types of sites," explains Jacob G. about Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday.

Road accessibility factors: Access to some campgrounds requires careful driving. "The tent area looks like it could be under a freeway, rather than at an established campground," cautions Coral C., highlighting the importance of checking site conditions before booking.

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