Where is Shasta Lake, California

Shasta Lake is a city in Northern California and part of the Redding metropolitan area in Shasta County. Located about 10 miles north of Redding, the city surrounds several communities near Shasta Lake and the Sacramento River. It is known for Shasta Dam, boating, fishing, and easy access to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

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Where is Shasta Lake Located?

Shasta Lake is a city located in Shasta County, California, the United States. It lies in Northern California along Interstate 5, about 10 miles north of Redding and roughly 45 miles south of Dunsmuir. The city is about 125 miles north of Sacramento and sits near the southern end of Shasta Lake. Shasta Lake is located at 40.6804° North latitude and 122.3708° West longitude. The 2020 Census recorded 10,371 residents. The city covers about 10.8 square miles (28.0 square kilometers), with most of its area consisting of land. Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam are the area's most prominent geographic and engineering landmarks. The surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest provides forests, mountain scenery, trails, and outdoor recreation. A unique feature of the city is that it was incorporated in 1993 from several separate communities that developed around the lake, highway, railroad, and timber industries.

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Distance from Shasta Lake, CA to Nearby Cities

• Redding, CA – 10 miles (16 km)
• Anderson, CA – 25 miles (40 km)
• Shingletown, CA – 30 miles (48 km)
• Red Bluff, CA – 35 miles (56 km)
• Burney, CA – 65 miles (105 km)
• Weaverville, CA – 55 miles (89 km)
• Trinity Center, CA – 60 miles (97 km)
• Lakehead, CA – 20 miles (32 km)
• Mount Shasta, CA – 65 miles (105 km)
• Dunsmuir, CA – 50 miles (80 km)
• Chico, CA – 95 miles (153 km)
• Corning, CA – 65 miles (105 km)
• Yreka, CA – 95 miles (153 km)
• Willows, CA – 90 miles (145 km)
• Ukiah, CA – 190 miles (306 km)
• Sacramento, CA – 125 miles (201 km)
• Eureka, CA – 150 miles (241 km)
• Medford, OR – 150 miles (241 km)

Top Attractions in Shasta Lake, California

• Shasta Lake – A large reservoir created by Shasta Dam and one of Northern California's major destinations for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.
• Shasta Dam – A major concrete dam on the Sacramento River that forms Shasta Lake and provides water storage, hydroelectric power, and flood control.
• Lake Shasta Caverns – A popular underground attraction reached by a boat ride across Shasta Lake followed by a scenic ride and guided cave tour.
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest – A vast forest area surrounding Shasta Lake with hiking trails, campgrounds, lakes, rivers, and mountain scenery.
• Sacramento River – A major Northern California river flowing below Shasta Dam and supporting fishing, wildlife, recreation, and agriculture.
• Shasta Lake Visitor Center – A visitor facility near Shasta Dam providing information about the reservoir, dam operations, and surrounding recreation areas.
• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area – A nearby recreation area centered on Whiskeytown Lake with beaches, waterfalls, trails, boating, and historic sites.
• Castle Crags State Park – A scenic mountain park south of Shasta Lake featuring granite peaks, forests, hiking trails, and views of the Castle Crags.
• Shasta State Historic Park – A historic mining-era site west of Redding preserving the remains of a 19th-century gold-mining town.

Airports Near Shasta Lake, California

• Redding Regional Airport (RDD) – 20 miles
• Shasta Dam Airport (A5O) – 10 miles
• Chico Regional Airport (CIC) – 100 miles
• Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) – 150 miles

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Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official Shasta Lake city website and local government records.

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