Antlers (Shasta Lake, Ca)

3.9·28 reviews
·Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Overview

Antlers Campground is situated on a bluff above the Sacramento arm of Shasta Lake. The campground has beautiful views of the lake. There is no access to the water from this campground. The Public Boat Launch is right next to the campground for great outdoor activitites. The grounds are heavily forested with pine trees, oak and Manzanita that provide shade and some privacy. Easy access from I-5 makes Antlers is a very popular campground.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (All campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 16)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have full)

Natural Features

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The 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 and has 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in Manzanita and evergreens. Snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.

Recreation

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Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. There is something for everyone. Enjoy multiple marinas and natural wonders making it the perfect destination for adventure. 

Different Species of fish in Shasta Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, bluegill, black crappie, Sacramento sucker, white sturgeon, squawfish, white catfish, Threadfin shad, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, riffle sculpin.

Trout fishing – best during spring fishing on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay, The Sacremento arm, Big Backbone Creek, and Little Squaw Creek, during summer trout move to deeper lake levels – successful baits are live minnows, and marshmallow /egg combinations. Successful lures used for trolling are Kastmasters, Rebels, Thinfins, Z-rays, Z-r or X-5 Flatfish, and Rapalas.

Bass Fishing – Good year round but best during spring and early summer, fishing in shallower waters is best. Successful baits are mostly live baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 45ft

  • tent-Up to 45ft

  • trailer-Up to 45ft

  • vehicle-N/A

Nearby Attractions

Tours are available at the nearby Lake Shasta Caverns. Antlers is located in the town of Lakehead, which offers restaurants and shopping.

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