Shasta Campground

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About this spot

Overview

Camp in one of 27 tent/trailer campsites near the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area. The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps.

Recreation

The nearby Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. The campground also connects to the Sacramento River Rail Trail which is a historic and scenic non-motorized paved path running 11 miles north-south along the western shore of the Keswick Reservoir from just below Shasta Dam to Keswick Dam Road.

Facilities

Camp in one of 27 tent/trailer campsites near the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area. Each site offers fire rings and a picnic table. Vault toilets and a staging area are available near the campground.

Natural Features

The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types. The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps.

Nearby Attractions

The Chappie-Shasta OHV area offers over 200 miles of roads and trails on approximately 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts. The Sacramento River Rail Trail is a historic and scenic non-motorized paved path running 11 miles north-south along the western shore of the Keswick Reservoir from just below Shasta Dam to Keswick Dam Road.

Typical weather

Keswick Reservoir

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Keswick Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.49°JJanuary: average water temperature 49°F47°FFebruary: average water temperature 47°F47°MMarch: average water temperature 47°F47°AApril: average water temperature 47°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F51°JJune: average water temperature 51°F49°JJuly: average water temperature 49°F54°AAugust: average water temperature 54°F55°SSeptember: average water temperature 55°F55°OOctober: average water temperature 55°F55°NNovember: average water temperature 55°F53°DDecember: average water temperature 53°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 32 field-sample stations

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