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National Forest
Shasta National Forest Moore Creek Campground
Shasta National Forest · Redding, CA
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- Address:Gilman Road Exit off of Interstate 5 · Redding, CA · 96051
About
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
All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.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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Amenities
Potable Water
Accessible
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Individual Sites (14)
In this park
Trails at Shasta National Forest

Echo Lake Via Pacific Crest Trail
7.1 mi1,955 ftdifficult

Porcupine Lake via PCT
9.8 mi1,585 ftdifficult

North Fork Coffee Creek Trail to Schlomberg Cabin
11.5 mi3,054 ftdifficult

Poison Canyon
12.4 mi5,259 ftexpert

Gateway Trail and Tunnel Trail Loop
9.7 mi1,739 ftdifficult

Gateway, Marley, Forest Access Road Loop
5.4 mi1,010 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Shasta National Forest Moore Creek Campground

Hirz Bay Campground Trail
California
3.0 mi1,017 ftgain
TrailModerate

Bailey Cove Loop Trail
California
2.6 mi1,135 ftgain
TrailModerate

Waters Gulch Loop Trail
California
3.4 mi1,138 ftgain
TrailModerate

Clikapudi Bay and Creek
California
7.2 mi2,110 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Potem Falls Trail
California
0.4 mi161 ftgain
TrailEasy

Backbone Ridge Trail
California
17.0 mi5,292 ftgain
TrailExpert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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