For epic journeys or short stints, RV travel is a great way to roll through scenic Northern California. There are so many benefits to RVing, from saving money on hotels to traveling with all the comforts of home. Plus with an RV there’s usually no need to make reservations. Just pull into a campsite and slip into the back when it’s time for bed. Forget about the bother of hau … [Read more...]
Mountain Gate RV Park, Redding
Great Activities in Every Direction! Come relax and enjoy the beautiful award winning RV campground while visiting all of the great recreational possibilities offered by the Shasta Cascades in Northern California. Mt Gate RV Park is centrally located within an hour’s drive of beautiful Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Swim beneath the eighth wonder of the world, … [Read more...]
Holiday Harbor, Shasta Lake
Houseboat Capital of the World Whether you are planning an extended vacation or a weekend getaway you will find what you are looking for at Lake Shasta. Rich in history and rich in recreational opportunities, this region offers something for everyone from exciting water adventure, to breathtaking scenic beauty. You will find it very convenient to explore local attractions … [Read more...]
Fawndale Lodge & RV Resort, Redding
Reserve now to guarantee availability. Fawndale Lodge offers exceptional accommodations in a spectacular natural setting. Located one mile from Shasta Lake, it is the perfect base for exploring the Shasta Cascade region. Easy access off Interstate 5 just one mile south of Shasta Lake. The Motel and RV Park is nestled in the tall pines of Shasta Trinity National Forest located i … [Read more...]
Del Loma RV Park, Big Bar
Shaded Camping Right on the Trinity River Del Loma RV Park is located in beautiful Trinity County, California and located right on the Trinity River to allow for great access to fishing and other water activities. Relax in the beauty of Northern California’s 2nd largest Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, and the Wild-and-Scenic Trinity River at Del Loma RV Park and Campground. Off … [Read more...]
Antlers Marina, Shasta Lake
Relax and enjoy the splendor of the outdoors at Antlers Resort & Marina. Antlers has been in the Shasta Lake Vacation business for over forty years. Each year water sport enthusiasts come from California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon to enjoy houseboating, water skiing, fishing, and boating on beautiful Shasta Lake. If houseboating is not for you, then stay in one of … [Read more...]
#62 – Camping Lake Shasta
Imagine falling asleep to the sounds of an owl hooting, water rippling and the wind whispering through the trees. That’s the experience you get when camping on Shasta Lake. There are hundreds of acres and numerous places to stay around the lake, whether at the water’s edge or back among the pines and oaks. Whether you’re looking to rough it in a primitive campsite or looking for … [Read more...]
#30 – Ishi Wilderness
Rugged country awaits visitors to the Ishi Wilderness. Unlike many wilderness areas in Northern California, the low-elevation Ishi Wilderness in the Lassen National Forest rarely sees snow, making it a perfect destination for winter camping, hiking and fishing. Its dramatic landscape is crisscrossed with deep canyons, dotted with caves, marked by lava pillars and branded by … [Read more...]
#29- Brokeoff Mountain
At 9,235 ft. in elevation, Brokeoff Mountain is the highest point in Tehama County. Volcanic and glacial action have left the mountain with a sheer north face that looks as if someone had broken off half the mountain, hence its name. Brokeoff Mountain is actually the largest of several remnants of a much larger volcano called Mount Tehama, which scientists say was about 11,000 … [Read more...]
#79 – Siskiyou County Lakes
Siskiyou County has more than 270 named lakes, and dozens of unnamed ones. They vary in size from larger, well-known bodies of water like Lower Klamath Lake and Tule Lake, to tiny jewels hidden away in pristine alpine settings. Some of the lakes have whimsical or even goofy names. For example, there’s Boozey Lake, Hole in the Ground Lake, Knownothing Lake, Lipstick Lake and F … [Read more...]
#70 – Castle Crags State Park
The dramatic profile of Castle Crags State Park comes from the 6,000-foot-tall, glacier-polished, granite spires (crags) that lend the park its name. The park has dozens of developed campgrounds with showers, flush toilets and potable water, so it’s a great place to set up camp and explore the surrounding area. But even if you never leave the park, there’s so much to do in this … [Read more...]
#77 – Hiking & Backpacking on Mt. Shasta
No matter your hiking level, Mt. Shasta provides stunning panoramic views. You can hike for as little as 15 minutes or spend all day rambling as far as you please. It’s even possible to pitch a tent for the night. Of course, the higher you climb on the mountain, the more breathtaking the views. Depending on which trail you choose, you’ll meander by creeks, waterfalls, evergreen … [Read more...]
#72 – City of Mt. Shasta
If you are looking for that “ski resort” town, with snow-lined streets, quaint gift shops, art galleries and cozy cafés, look no further! The City of Mt. Shasta has all of this and more. Because of its unique geographical position, Mt. Shasta gets more yearly snowfall than other towns in the area, even at its relatively low elevation of 3600 ft., making it a true “winter wonder … [Read more...]
#80 – Mt. Eddy Summit
The panoramic views from the summit of Mt. Eddy are well worth the 9.4-mile round-trip hike. Mt. Shasta can be seen to the east, Mt. McLaughlin in Oregon to the north and the Trinity Alps, Castle Crags and Mt. Lassen to the south. At just over 9,000 feet, it is the highest point in Trinity County. Make sure to bring water, since none is available at the trailhead. However, … [Read more...]
#89 – Medicine Lake & Glass Mountain
Most people don’t know that Medicine Lake Volcano is the largest volcano (by volume) in the Cascade Range. A shield volcano, rising 3,900 feet above the Modoc Plateau to an elevation of 7,795 feet, it was formed gradually by lava flows from several small, gentle eruptions. Medicine Lake fills the caldera in the summit area of the volcano and provides great fishing, camping, h … [Read more...]