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6 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lake Shasta, California


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This popular waterfront location encompasses California’s largest man-made reservoir.

With beautiful lakeside facilities that include the marina at Holiday Harbor, you can rent a power boat, jet ski, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or houseboat to explore Lake Shasta and the surrounding waterways.

You can also fish for salmon and trout in the neighboring rivers or lakes, while guests staying at the nearby Salt Creek can enjoy the best swimming in the area.

If you enjoy spending time on the water or in nature in general, then Lake Shasta could be the place for you! See our list of other activities and attractions in the area to take advantage of all this place has to offer!

The 6 Most Popular Things To Do In Lake Shasta, California

6. Largest Grindstone in the World

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: Shasta Lake CA

5. Keswick Reservoir

4.3 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Credit: Jeff, License, Flickr

4. Keswick Dam Trailhead Sac River Rail Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Credit: Chris Hanson, Google Maps

Location: Redding CA

3. Shasta Dam Visitors Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (106 reviews)

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Location: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd Shasta Lake CA

Web Address:   https://usbr.gov/mp/ncao/shasta-dam.html

2. Chamise Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (128 reviews)

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Credit: Sara Dupre, Google Maps

Location: Redding CA

Tel:  530 224 2100

Web Address:   http://healthyshasta.org/trail-maps/flanagan-and-chamise-peak-trails

1. Shasta Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,395 reviews)

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Location: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd Shasta Lake CA

Tel:  530 275 1554

Web Address:   https://usbr.gov/mp/ncao/shasta-dam.html

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lake Shasta, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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