"A nearby reservoir whose sunny shores are a magnet for kayaking and paddleboarding." - Cu Fleshman
Cu Fleshman
Cu is a freelance writer and editor with more than five years of experience. She has written for a variety of publications, including Afar, Matador Network, and Editoire. No matter where she is in the world, you can find her hunting for local eats and hiking trails.
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One very large and BEAUTIFUL lake!!!
Even on the long July 4th holiday weekend, with all floating rentals from all marinas booked and on the lake, you almost felt like you were alone out there!!! There's a lot of good things to do both on and off the lake.
APOK' Host & professional Mc Wedding's & all E.
Google
Beautiful breathtakingly sites great place to take out boats or just walk along the side and fish with your family also picnic areas Please visit our beautiful lakes in cities
Krishna B.
Google
Beautiful lake surrounded by the mountains and tall trees.We had some relaxing family time in the nature. Fresh air and pleasant weather really made our day.
Suhapriya B.
Google
Spent a peaceful time during July4 Holidays.
Lake full of water, greeny trees, windy evening, full moon night.. Spotted deers, fed food for goose
Qihua M
Google
A wonderful recreational area for the families and friends to get together. This is my second trip in 20+ years, it changed quite a lot. Last time, four families spent a weekend on a houseboat in July 2001. Now the houseboat becomes grand and luxurious, with three decks and 10 rooms, like a mini cruise ship! I will visit again with families!
Ty K.
Google
My family spends weekends here. Heck we even go after work. Fishing is typically awesome. Water temps get bathtub comfy in summer. The lake is HUGE so you can easily get away from other humans
Matt C in R.
Google
Shasta Lake is the Keystone of the Central Valley Project. 365 miles of Shoreline and lots of great Recreation,, from fishing to boating... skiing to camping it's got it all. Although the lake was built for flood control and generates a lot of power that's sure my favorite place for Recreation.
Megan V
Google
This is a beautiful lake. We rode a boat across while experiencing the Shasta Lake Caverns tour. They offer house boat rentals, which I hear is a great time! Lake is actually this color! Water is very cold in April but I hear it’s as warm as bath water in hot Summer months.