Ellery Creek Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. Campers find good fishing along the shore near the campground. Boaters can launch their vessels at Hirz Bay about 5 miles away. Ellery Creek is known as one of the prettier campgrounds around the lake.
Ellery Creek Campground has 14 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Many of the sites have nice views of the lake, including a number of sites which are best suited for RVs or trailers right along the campground road beside the lake (see photo below). Deciduous trees offer good shade and privacy for the campsites. Most of the campsites among the trees away from the lake are well separated.
| Ellery Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Ellery Creek Campground Location: | From the south take Gilman Rd. exit off Interstate 5, from the north take Salt Creek exit. Go east on Gilman Rd. 16 miles |
| Elevation: | 1,100 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 37 miles north of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 14 |
| Camping Season: | Open April through mid-September |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children), max. 3 tents |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 per night fee for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center: | (530) 275-1589 |
| Ellery Creek Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May though mid-September, otherwise campsites are first come, first served |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days to 6 months in advance. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $25 per night Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Ellery Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Ellery Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta. Shasta Lake offers boating, fishing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Shasta Caverns. Hirz Bay launch ramp, mountain biking, cycling
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Ellery Creek Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Ellery Creek Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Campers at Ellery Creek Campground enjoy the quiet of a more secluded campground while still being close enough to reach all the attractions of the lake.
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