RV Rental Lake Shasta, CA

Although there are all kinds of activities here year-round, an optimal time to rent a camper near Lake Shasta is during the warm season. Lake Shasta is mostly fed by rainfall versus snowmelt, so the water temperatures often warm up to around 78-degrees -- perfect for a leisurely swim or floating in an inner tube. Discover the lake by launching out into the sparkling waters in your personal watercraft. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis, and even houseboats are popular here. There are multiple marinas all around Lake Shasta providing rentals and various services.

Shasta Lake offers prime fishing and wildlife-viewing opportunities. The lake is home to California black bears, ring-tailed cats, black-tailed mule deer, ospreys, bald eagles, and numerous others. There are also more than 20 species of fish here, so pack a fishing pole in your travel trailer if you happen to be an angler. Anchor your fishing boat in one of the many tranquil coves to see if sturgeon, crappie, catfish or bass catch your bait.

There are tons of areas to enjoy some epic rock climbing, hiking, biking, or horseback riding around Lake Shasta for visitors of all skill levels. Hit the trails in Shasta Trinity National Forest and snap some selfies at the Potem Falls waterfall, which lies in a deep canyon and runs into the Pit River.

You’ll find fantastic cold season sports in nearby Klamath Mountains and Mount Shasta, which is the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range. Or simply kick back with a lakeside picnic and soak up spectacular views of manzanita and evergreen trees around the shoreline with Mount Shasta’s impressive snowcapped peak looming in the background.

Some of California’s best camping can be found at the Shasta-Trinity Recreation Area. Whether you prefer staying close to town or retreating for a more remote experience, there’s a wide variety of campgrounds where you can pitch a tent, sleep in a yurt, or camp in an RV near Lake Shasta. Most of the campgrounds are easily accessible from Interstate 5 and offer diverse amenities.

Different parts of the lake are better suited to accommodate Lake Shasta campers. When you prefer being in close proximity to services, grocery stores, and activities, along with central access to all of the lake’s regions, the Lakehead and O-Brien areas would be good options to consider. Not all of the campgrounds provide electrical hookups or dump stations for trailers, but most of them feature drinking water and flush toilets, as well as picnic tables and raised fire rings.

Head over to the Shasta Dam Visitors Center to take a guided tour around the dam and view the power plant, which is the state’s largest hydroelectric generating station. Should you want to rent a boat or pick up last-minute food and supplies, Bridge Bay Marina is Lake Shasta's largest marina and features a gas dock, restaurant, bar, and retail shops, among its other facilities.

When you’re ready to change the pace of your nature excursion and get a dose of culture and community, hop in your RV rental and head to the northern shore of the lake to explore the city of Redding and do some sightseeing. Redding is a great place to book an aerial plane tour, romantic Lake Shasta dinner cruise, or river rafting trip. Do a little tasting at a beer and wine festival, stroll the Sundial Bride, or roam the Turtle Bay Exploration Park as well as multiple museums.

Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, dining, or grooving to live music, you’ll find just about every experience you seek in Redding and the surrounding area. Shasta County has an abundance of cultural events and historical sites to discover, plus bait and tackle shops, supermarkets, and gas stations are just a short distance from the lake.