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You want affordable lakeside camping with boating and fishing access and don't mind dispersed site conditions.
Price
$12 - $17/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Open May 09, 2025, u...
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Unknown
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Price
$12 - $17/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Open May 09, 2025, u...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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40.8488, -122.4030
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Learn more about alerts →You want affordable lakeside camping with boating and fishing access and don't mind dispersed site conditions.
You need developed amenities, level terrain, or guaranteed high water levels for easy lake access.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable warm weather and full services along Shasta Lake (expect daytime highs around 85–100°F / 29–38°C and cool nights in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F / 13–18°C), making it ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, and lakeside dispersed camping. Boat access, portable toilets, and trash service are available during the May–Sept reservable season, and water-based recreation and shoreline fishing are at their peak. Expect higher visitation and boat traffic on holiday weekends, so Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February
Best season noted as summer; full services and peak water-based recreation make it most enjoyable then.
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Beehive Dispersed Area offers a range of basic amenities, including trash service and portable restrooms during the on-season. The campground does not have designated campsites or extensive facilities, making it a more primitive camping experience. Seasonal changes significantly affect the availability of amenities, as the site operates on a pack-in/pack-out basis during the off-season (Mid-September to Mid-May), when no fees are required.
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