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Shasta Dam

Shasta Lake, CA

History

A curved concrete dam completed in 1945, holding back California’s largest reservoir with Mount Shasta on the horizon. There is a visitor center and a vista point; the road across the crest is open to pedestrians.

Nearest town
Shasta Lake, CA
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.7185, -122.4190

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Ackerman CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Shasta Dam
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  • Hayward Flat CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Shasta Dam · 98 pitches
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  • Alpine View CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Shasta Dam · 54 pitches
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  • Clark Springs CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Shasta Dam · 20 pitches
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  • Bushytail CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Shasta Dam
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  • Stoney Point CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from Shasta Dam
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