We offer fun activities for families, schools and seniors. Cloaked in glaciers and boasting epic displays of lenticular cloud formations, the stratovolcano is one of the grandest summits in the american west. The population was 10,164 at the 2010 census, up from 9,008 at the 2000 census. It is the closest settlement to shasta dam and shasta lake reservoir, which are popular tourist destinations. Requests for park passes to begin in future months cannot be accepted. Resort directory featuring a complete list of 98 resorts and lodges. Shasta ski park posted for the safety and wellbeing of our employees, guests, and vendors we have made the tough decision to end our 20192020 season. The scenic 20minute hike up to the waterslide is reason enough to make a. Annual passes 2017 the interagency passes are honored nationwide at all forest service, national park service, bureau. Both daily and annual lands passes are valid for entry on any lands pass property. We offer launch ramp passes and parking for our houseboat and moorage customers. Passes can also be purchased at the ski park while the ticket office is open.
Located in northern california, just east of interstate 5 along sr 89 between the city of mount shasta and the town of mccloud. Folsom lake state recreation area is located in the sierranevada foothills about 25 miles east of sacramento, can be reached via either highway 50 or i80. Lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced and no refunds can be issued. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the sacramento river by shasta dam, the ninth tallest dam in the united states.
You might want to prime your visit by listening to this land is your land, woody guthries ode to america, which he wrote while helping build the dams arch barrier. The city of shasta lake has many fine park facilities and a new community center that provides pleasant surroundings for any size or type of event. May 14, 2018 yosemite, tahoe, shasta a go for summer rec season tom stienstra may 14, 2018 updated. Shasta lake 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Yosemite, tahoe, shasta a go for summer rec season. The pass can only be used at the public boat ramps see below, not the. If you purchase an annual lands pass after the first of the year, it is valid for the remainder of that year. May be purchased online from the california state parks store. Shasta lake, also popularly known as lake shasta, is a reservoir in shasta county, california, united states. Both folsom lake and lake natoma have many access points and entrances.
You can purchase your pass at the downtown office monday through thursday, between the hours of 9 am noon and 1 pm 4 pm. Holiday harbor is the friendliest marina on the lake. Shasta recreation company is located in the town of mountain gate just off interstate 5 i5 a. Get your 3day weather forecast for shasta lake, ca. The smooth waterfall is the ultimate natural waterpark in the area. In real life, shasta lake has a maximum surface area of 30,000 acres 121 km2 and has a maximum depth of 517 feet 158 meters. Other worthwhile stops around the lake include a free tour of shasta dam, at 602 feet183 meters, the second largest concrete dam in the country. Mount shasta is the second highest peak in the cascade range, surpassed only by mount rainier which is just 249 feet taller. Castle lake overlook is perhaps one of the best hiketo views in siskyou mountains as it offers a great perspective of mount shasta and black butte, and visitors can also enjoy swims in castle lake or heart lake directly from the overlook you will see black butte rising from the earth, only to be trumped by the massive mount shasta right behind it to the northeast. Season pass holder perks there is more to a season pass at mt. Shasta lake, which is designated as a national recreation area, is a top destination within the shasta trinity national forest. Castle lake overlook is perhaps one of the best hiketo views in siskyou mountains as it offers a great perspective of mount shasta and black butte, and visitors can also enjoy swims in castle lake or heart lake.
Skiing, houseboating and fishing are easily accessible on the sacramento arm of the lake. Shasta ski park is using their season pass sales in the month of april to help out the local food banks of northern california. Reservations are required for the opening weekend of waterfowl season for type b wildlife areas and may be required for the opening of pheasant season. Summit passes are required to climb or ski above 10,000 ft in the mount shasta wilderness. The city of shasta lake provides an excellent system of parks which offer a variety of activities for residents, plus a place for families to gather for picnics and other outdoor activities. Waterfowl, snipe, coots, moorhens, pheasants, quail, and doves may be present. Shasta lake guide redding, ca 800 670 4448 website.
Every month, we pick a pass holder at random to enjoy a 3 night houseboat vacation on shasta lake. Please enter a valid email address when placing your order. Compare prices of hotels in shasta lake on kayak now. This includes a 10minute boat ride across the mccloud arm of the shasta lake, a 10minute bus ride up to the caverns entrance, and a 45 to 60minute guided tour in the caverns. Please read the following information before ordering your pass. As one of the options, our guests used the boat slips at sugarloaf marina next door. Shasta valley wildlife area requires adult hunters to purchase a type a or b season hunting pass in advance for waterfowl and pheasant hunting for all authorized shoot days of the season. Our staff is proud to work for this community, and we are very grateful for the strong public support that the citizens of city of shasta lake provide. Shasta lake marinas are scattered around the lake to support your needs. May 15, 2020 folsom lake state recreation area is located in the sierranevada foothills about 25 miles east of sacramento, can be reached via either highway 50 or i80.
Although there are also privatelyowned launch ramps on the lake, they are not available for use through a boat pass. Shasta ski park donating 10 percent of season pass. Weve started to find browns almost daily in the main body of shasta lake and were seeing some browns up to 7 lbs so far. Shasta lake or also commonly known as lake shasta is a water reservoir located in northern california between redwood park and the giants near sacramento. Click compare at the top left to see a season over season comparison of mt. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. In 2019 they stopped renting them on a daily basis and only offer as an expensive season pass for the entire summer. Summer isnt over until the end of september, and the weather is usually great on shasta lake through fall. Information about shasta lake, lake shasta, city of shasta lake, shasta lake. The shasta ranger encouraged us all to get started climbing by 2 am so that we could make it to the summit and be back to camp at lake helen by noon the next day. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the sacramento river by shasta dam, the ninth tallest dam in the united states shasta lake is a key facility of the central valley project and provides flood control for the sacramento valley downstream of the dam. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for shasta lake, ca.
Shasta lake is filling up fast, and its resorts and vacation houses are, too. Shasta ski park season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable. Annual launch passes will go up in cost 3117 holders of golden age access cards may take a 50% discount on the first vehicle only. Shasta recreation company is located in the town of mountain gate just off interstate 5 i5 a few miles north of the city of shasta lake. When you book through the website before september 9th, there is a 10% off coupon.
Click compare at the top left to see a seasonoverseason comparison of mt. They may be upgraded to annual passes while valid within 7 days. Shasta ski park ends season due to covid19 concerns. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. In addition to snow history, you can also view the mountains base depth by selecting it from the dropdown. Sugarloaf marina is walking distance right next door. Annual boat use pass california state parks online store.
Making the most of the marina on shasta lake holiday harbor. The lake has gone from near recordlow levels to nearly full in just a few months. Northern californias natural waterslide little backbone. The annual boating pass is available from shasta recreation company. Once at bunny flat, the next order of business is registering for the climb and paying your fees. Dont forget your vehicle registration and accessgolden agesenior pass if applicable. The little backbone creek natural waterslide on shasta lake has become a top destination for norcal adventurers on sunny days. The average temperatures are 63 f at night and 99 f at day. This shasta recreation company also sells the annual boating pass that. Feb 11, 2017 shasta registered its lowest elevation level ever, 837 feet above sea level, in 1977. Shasta lake, which is designated as a national recreation area, is. Park passes are valid for 12 months from the month purchased.
Valid for a motorized vessel, sailboat over 8feet or personal watercraft pwc. Seven day passes are valid only at whiskeytown nra. Shasta lake guide experienced guides know shasta lake and all the best fishing spots. The administrative offices are located at the base of folsom dam at the corner of folsomauburn road and dam road in. You can either hike or use a kayak to access the waterslide.
This is not only wise when it comes to avoiding the danger of avalanche, but it also helps out tremendously when it comes to getting up the mountain more efficiently. In december 2014, the lake dipped down to 889 feet. Lake shasta is the largest manmade reservoir in california. If you are looking to extend that back to school budget, offseason rates can save you money for those friday night football games. Golden poppy annual day use pass california state parks. Mount shasta is the superlative mountain in a state of superlatives. These centurion wakeboard boats have water ballasts to provide the wake you need. Shasta ski park got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. Mount shasta summit passes, red tape, and dangers to avoid. Shasta lake, ca three day weather forecast accuweather. Shasta ski park is ending its ski season due to the spread of covid19, according to the ski parks facebook page. The city of shasta lake, known as central valley or cv prior to incorporation, is a city in shasta county, california, united states. Ingame, the lake is connected to the north pacific ocean.
Were starting our summer season early this year due to warmer than usual water in mid may. From shasta lake holy soaked skies batman this rain has been tremendous the past 24 hours the first 2 photos are taken two days apart, you can see that the water level is starting to shoot up rather quickly now. Lake shasta caverns national natural landmark is your local hotspot for family fun and excitement in the great outdoors. The best shasta lake camping of 2020 with prices tripadvisor. We encourage our guests to fuel up and get snacks on the lake at the store. Members of the public can also obtain a variety of boating passes such as an annual boat ramp pass or launch pass, seasonal or annual boating. Shasta lake 2020 all you need to know before you go. For information on houseboat permits, please contact the shasta lake ranger station at 530 275 1587. In general, you can purchase many of these passes and permits at any forest service office near you. Parks like julia pfeiffer burns and pfeiffer big sur state park on the monterey coast are included along with coastal units in san luis obispo and. An interagency annual pass may be your best value if you plan to visit many different federal lands across. Unfortunately, unlike the larger shasta lake marinas, sugarloaf is only open during the warmer months. Yosemite, tahoe, shasta a go for summer rec season tom stienstra may 14, 2018 updated. This company operates and maintains the public campgrounds and boat ramps around shasta lake.
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