Lake Shasta is the largest man-made reservoir in California. Skiing, houseboating and fishing are easily accessible on the Sacramento arm of the lake.
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Jun 20, 2022
Shasta Lake is still my all time favorite. Largest, most beautiful, and best lake to wakeboard. Something has to be done about the amount of water being released. They are keeping the lake level too … Full review by Cal8675
Jun 7, 2022
The lake was beautiful but so sad to see the lake so low. It is probably 100 ft or so below normal levels. Full review by B0bK
May 21, 2021
We were visiting Shasta while on a long motorhome trip. We totally loved the forested area and the views of the lake that show how awesome it is! Full review by David G
Has anyone been on the lake since the Carr fire began? How bad is the smoke?
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We had very little impact apart from you don't need sunscreen and the lake is so, so peaceful and quiet. Saw one other boat going up the Macloud. We found clear mornings with most …
We had very little impact apart from you don't need sunscreen and the lake is so, so peaceful and quiet. Saw one other boat going up the Macloud. We found clear mornings with most smoke mid afternoon. You would have to be very sensitive to be affected. Shasta is fantastic.
Hi there, I'm taking a road trip and want to stop off at Shasta Lake just for a few hours. Does anyone have a recommendation for a picnic area with a great view, a simple hike, or beach to get a taste of the area?
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