Top Tent Camping near Lakehead, CA

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Best Tent Sites Near Lakehead, CA (53)

    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground

    1.

    Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    Bella Vista, California

    This facility is used on an "as needed basis" by the Shasta Recreation Company (Concessionaire to the Forest Service). There are 8 camping sites that can accomodate a trailer with an average max. size of 16'. All sites have a picnic table, campfire ring, and an unpaved parking spur.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    2.

    Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    15 Photos
    61 Saves
    Whiskeytown, California

    Overview

    This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Clear Creek flows past the campground, making it a popular spot for fly fishing. The camp is shaded by alders and large canyon live oaks. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.

    Recreation

    During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

    Facilities

    During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

    Natural Features

    Tall trees providing cooling shade make Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground a relaxing retreat. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.

    Nearby Attractions

    Brandy Creek Beach is located three and a half miles from the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddle boards and kayaks.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Salt Creek Shoreline Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Salt Creek Shoreline Campground

    3.

    Lower Salt Creek Shoreline Campground

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    141 Saves
    Sugarloaf, California

    Open May 15- Sept 11 with services. Campground is open during the off season with no facilities, no fees, pack it in, pack it out.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hirz Mountain Lookout
    Camper-submitted photo from Hirz Mountain Lookout

    4.

    Hirz Mountain Lookout

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    30 Saves
    Lakehead, California

    Overview

    The McCloud River Wintu tribe held Hirz Mountain in reverence and had a name for it in their own language. But it was a white miner, Henry Hirz, who gave the mountain its modern name. Hirz was a gold miner who lived on Hirz Creek in the 1860s and was one of the earliest white men in the McCloud River country. When the lookout was built, it was originally a structure that sat on the ground. The mountain was a strategic location for detecting fires because it had a direct view into the headwaters of the McCloud River and most of its tributaries. In 1937, the Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) rebuilt the Hirz Mountain Lookout cabin and included a garage and outhouse. It was one of the last CCC-era lookouts to be built. In 1949, a steel tower was added, constructed of a steel K-brace tower that stands 20 feet above ground level. Coming here is not for the faint of heart. The access road is rocky and steep with limited visibility - high clearance vehicles are recommended - and the last quarter-mile must be traversed on foot. Those who make the journey are rewarded with unforgettable views of the landscape by day and the stars at night.

    Recreation

    The main recreational activities at Hirz Mountain Lookout are sightseeing and stargazing, and this is an ideal setting for those with a passion for photography. Visitors may want to bring binoculars to go birding and wildlife watching. There are also opportunities to hike, mountain bike and hunt in the area.

    Facilities

    The main recreational activities at Hirz Mountain Lookout are sightseeing and stargazing, and this is an ideal setting for those with a passion for photography. Visitors may want to bring binoculars to go birding and wildlife watching. There are also opportunities to hike, mountain bike and hunt in the area.

    Natural Features

    This lookout tower sits atop Hirz Mountain at an elevation of 3,540 feet, offering 360-degree views of Mt. Shasta's snow-laced peak to the north, Mt. Lassen to the southeast and the gray limestone exposures of Hirz Mountain itself. The narrow blue-green ribbon of the McCloud River Arm winds past the east side of Hirz Mountain, extending north and south as far as the eye can see. Visitors to Hirz Mountain Lookout are advised to use caution, as rattlesnakes and bears frequent the area (click here for information on bear safety).

    • Pets
    • Tents

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mary Smith Campground
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      6.

      Greens Creek Boat-in Campground

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Sugarloaf, California

      Greens Creek is one of four boat-access only campgrounds on Shasta lake. Located on the McCloud Arm of the lake, this facility is popular with those visitors who want to get away from the crowds. Whether or not the access is difficult varies depending on the current lake level. There are vault toilets and no piped water. This is a pack it in, pack it out facility.

      • Pets
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • 7.

      LOGE Mt Shasta

      5 Reviews
      25 Photos
      42 Saves
      Mount Shasta, California

      Located on the flanks of California’s most magical peak, LOGE Mt. Shasta is your ultimate adventure outpost! Come to summit the mountain or get after it with the many outdoor activities that Mt. Shasta are has to offer- bike, hike, ski, raft, fish- the list goes on! Our BRAND NEW covered campsites and camp bathrooms are perfect to get your camping fix but also enjoy all the radness the property has to offer including a shared kitchen and free use of our Traeger Grills. Start and end your day with coffee and brews at The Finlandia Cafe located on site. From on-site gear rentals to fire pits and free live music, LOGE Mt. Shasta delivers a welcoming outdoor-adventure-focused experience.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
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        8.

        Ah-Di-Na

        1 Review
        48 Saves
        McCloud, California

        From the website:

        Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water. The dirt access road from Lake McCloud is very rough and rocky. Low clearance vehicles, trailers, and RVs are not advised. 14 day limit. $10 per night. No reservations. Features: This campground is situated on an historic site used by Native American tribes and various land owners over the years, including the families of Whittier, Fitzhugh, and William Randolph Hearst. Visitors can explore and identify the remains of several buildings, foundations, rock walls, and an orchard that still produces fruit. The Lower McCloud River is a world renown native trout fishery which makes this camp a favorite for anglers. California Fish and Game regulations for this section of river allow only the use of artificial lures with barbless hooks.

        According to local lore the site's name is derived from the first two initials of the first names of the three daughters of one of the previous owners. It is pronounced "Uhdeenuh". One word, soft 'A' hard 'E'.

        The water is potable

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash
        • Picnic Table

        $10 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Ah-Di-Na Campground

        9.

        Ah-Di-Na Campground

        2 Reviews
        8 Photos
        37 Saves
        McCloud, California

        The dirt access road from Lake McCloud is very rough and rocky. Low clearance vehicles, trailers, and RVs are not advised.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Cabins
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

        10.

        Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

        1 Review
        6 Photos
        10 Saves
        French Gulch, California

        Overview

        This tent-only campground is located in the northwest corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Crystal Creek flows alongside each campsite. The campground stays relatively cool due to the creek and to the shade given by a canopy of fir, maple and pine. Three nearby trails lead to lovely waterfalls. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.

        Recreation

        During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

        Facilities

        During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

        Natural Features

        The heavy forest canopy and burbling year-round creek make Crystal Creek Primitive Campground an ideal location for a peaceful retreat. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.

        Nearby Attractions

        The Tower House Historic District is located within the recreation area less than five miles from Crystal Creek Primitive Campground. Learn about the California Gold Rush history of the area by strolling among the historic buildings, water ditches, and a former gold mine, or by panning for gold or attending an interpretive program at the site. Oak Bottom is located eight miles from the campground and features beaches, lakeside picnicking, and a full-service marina with boat rentals.

        contact_info

        For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

        • Pets
        • Tents
        • Cabins
        • Dispersed
        • Tent Cabin
        • Picnic Table

        $20 / night

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