MOORE CREEK campground
Lakehead, California

MOORE CREEK

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Overview Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife. Recreation The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Boat rentals and fuel are available at nearby lakefront resorts. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Facilities The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Boat rentals and fuel are available at nearby lakefront resorts. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Natural Features Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. Nearby Attractions The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

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Getting There

The campground is 250 miles north of San Francisco. Travel I-5 through Sacramento and Redding. Go ten miles north of Redding and cross Shasta Lake. Remain on I-5 to Gilman Road (From north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 14 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

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Where is MOORE CREEK located?

MOORE CREEK is in California near Lakehead. Coordinates: 40.8839, -122.2178.

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