Mountains
terrain: Lake with pines, oaks, manzanitas surrounding; recreational mountain lake

location:
Northern California
Shasta County
on Jct. 299 west of Interstate 5
W of Redding

 area activities:

description:
mountains, lakes, wilderness right next door to the North Central Valley; this large recreational lake, with pine tree & oak shaded camps, is just west of the city Redding

nearby towns:

Douglas City

Lewiston

Redding

Shasta

Trinity Center

Weaverville

local links:

Camping in this area seems to be quite abundant. Dirt Roads, to the South of the Lake, cross the dam, and lead way up into a few primitive spots. The best drive in campsites for the rugged type vehicles. Even though the primitive spots aren't next to the Lake, you will be greeted with the big rushing creek climbing down this steep canyon.

A large RV camp is also situated on the South shore along with OakBottom Campground at the North end. (see below)