We aren't members of the KOA but were able to camp here during a busy holiday weekend and had a…read morefabulous time! We were lucky enough to secure a reservation online and I had no idea there were so many amenities when I booked! We played mini golf, jumped on the giant bounce pad, picked up lunch at the food truck, watched a giant group of people play bingo, went swimming, and peeked in the movie playing in the rec room. So many fun things for your family to do plus the nearby boat lunch for those who want to take the boat out to fish like we did. When we checked in we were also given cute little coffee mugs for free; how sweet! They are now permanently in my camp tote. The store has a beautiful coffee bar much to my delight and the staff is so nice and friendly. I rave about this experience and would love to go back.

This KOA takes time and work to get to but once you're here WOW!! nice size sites and walking…read moredistance to the lake. And the lake makes this place 110% worth the effort to get here. Located in a National Forest so it's super dog friendly and my 2 didn't want to leave the lake. Staff is also super friendly and very helpful with directions.

I don't often review campgrounds but so many people commented on specific sites and no one…read morecommented on Site 11, which is the one I booked this weekend so here you go future bookers: We were able to fit two single backpacking tents and two larger two person tents but both the official tent spot and our unofficial spot had notable, but tolerable slopes as noted multiple times in reviews. There is a parking spot for site 11 across the campground road near a pit toilet. Flush toilets are located on the other side of the parking lot, which is right next to site 10. Site 10 seemed like it had a nice lake view. You can see the lake through the trees from site 11. There are no bear boxes! You store food and toiletries in your car at night. Wing wildlife included mosquitoes (light), yellow jackets (heaviest mid morning), and very loud cicadas. My ears were ringing like I went to a loud concert. I have to assume that's seasonal. There's a "boat launch" past the flush toilets near the tent cabins that was nice for setting up a few camp chairs and entering the water in floaties. There were a few other beaches further on but they were full. There was a kerfuffle over an inflatable kayak while we were there so keep an eye on your things! The lake was shockingly not ice cold like many CA lakes I've been in but it was also 100 degrees out. We stayed in for hours. So nice! Intimate campground with sloped sites and nice lake access- overall a pleasant stay!

We had a great time at Mary Smith Campground. We stayed in glamping site #3 and really liked it…read more(though site #2 was our favorite). Some feedback on the campground: - The glamping site bed is super comfortable. We fell asleep instantly and got woken up next day by the morning sun. - The glamping sites are set up well, have enough space, each come with a fire pit, 2 plastic chairs, 2 wooden chairs, a full table + benches and a LED lantern. - The bathrooms at are clean, flush toilets. The ranger is re-stocking toilet paper daily. Big plus! - There are no showers at the campground. Good news is that you can simply take a swim in the lake :) - There's no cell phone reception (AT&T, at least) once you leave Redding. - This is a pretty small campground, which is really nice because you have a lot of space and it's not too crowded. As with any campground, it can still be noisy with kids or other neighbors that talk at night. You might want to bring earplugs if you don't fall asleep easily. More details: https://www.simonkreuz.com/trips/mary-smith-campground.

Our first road trip through California renting an RV and after a night in Yosemite, we found this…read morewonderful gem in Redding, CA. The grounds are clean, there is a great fenced in dog park, laundry, showers, free coffee in the am and the price was affordable! We loved it here! Nancy & Jen were absolutely wonderful! Nancy recommended we go see the waterfalls nearby. Unfortunately, we had a medical emergency and were not able to do it, but if we make our way back up to Shasta Lakes, we will take Nancy's suggestion and do it! Thank you, ladies, for your hospitality and kindness. Vicki, Larry and Luna :)

The web site isn't correct. No coffee bar or clubhouse. Amenities are a joke. The park…read moreIs run down and isn't worth money Can't make online reservations either. Wi-Fi is a joke as well

Nice place for young families to go. Much better if you have a boat. Good restaurants to eat at ,…read morecool local store, we had a blast on a rental party boat.

I should have read the reviews on this place! We had the worst experience by far for our first…read morecamping trip as a family! July 6th 2026 we checked in. Seemed ok cabins are small. Following day the boiler gave out and we had a leak in the cabin. We reported it to front desks. Keep in mind we already got settled and unloaded all our stuff. They told us that cabin boiler has been give them issues C-10. So they decided to move us to a different cabin the same day. My wife was already frustrated with everything we decided to go to KOA. KOA WAS THE BEST CAMPSITE! We are very upset we had to load all our stuff up again! Now they won't guarantee my money back for the 3 nights we didn't stay and say there was never a water leak. I shouldn't have to do their job and turn the water off for the cabin. They should have had their handyman do that. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! I'm still waiting to hear from the owner for that refund! It's been a week now and they still won't reach out to me. They keep saying they will but I'm the one having to call and I will not let this go!!

Yes, it's Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort! Reynolds Resort is the parent company that own several RV…read moreparks. I love this place! Within 40 feet or so from my travel trailer, there's Lake Siskiyou Pizza and Brew. I'm a sucker for beer on tap and they got me covered. They also serve breakfast! I also hiked around the lake and fished as well. That's was an experience! We also rented a kayak. So many things to do here. One thing I do regret is not bringing our bikes. We were glamping! Full hookups got me spoiled and I'm not ashame of it.

Our yearly camping trip. It all started 2020. We fell in love. The trails for biking, hiking and…read moregetting lost in. The lake so refreshing and just perfectly looking out to beautiful mount Shasta. I'm looking forward to next year!

Wonderful and accommodating staff. Donna is the best! Great facilities, very clean and organized…read more Great pool. Close to lake. We have been returning annually with our family for the past 17 years. Never disappointed.

We absolutely loved this little resort! Donna was incredibly punctual and friendly from the first…read morebooking encounter! Then when we arrived she gave us a private tour of our darling, clean, comfortable cabin. She was just as friendly and lovely in person. There wasn't a thing missing in this cabin. All kitchen, bathroom, and bedding supplies were provided. The pool is BIG and there is tons of comfortable pool seating. The game room and other outdoor games were highly entertaining for kids and adults. The outdoor barbecue and community dining area are big and very functional for small or larger groups. The trash is emptied frequently and they supply large bags of ice on demand. I honestly can't wait to return to this little slice of heaven. The sad thing is that the lake is super low for people hoping to boat.

Oh my goodness, where to start! This place is amazing! Incredible setting, at the foot of the…read moreTrinity Alps - like something out of a magazine! And the food - go Friday nights for the biggest, juiciest ribeye steak you've ever had, along with amazing, delicious side dishes! But prepare yourself for a one-hour drive up a long, bumpy dirt road to get there - but it's well worth it!

All the other reviews (thus far every one 5 stars) are true and on point. There is no hyperbole and…read morethere is no way I can describe Mountain Meadow adequately. So let me take another tack and make sure that this is the place for you. First off, Mountain Meadow Resort isn't for everyone. If you can't be unplugged and off the grid, this place isn't for you. Seriously, there is no wi-fi, your smartphones are only useful as cameras because there is no cell signal, and the generator that provides electricity only runs from 6:30am to 11pm. Bookings typically go from Saturday to Saturday so if the prospect of not being able to check your texts, voicemail, e-mail and social media for a week gives you the heebee jeebees, then this place is not for you. Second, this place is remote. The resort is most definitely in the WILDerness. In the four years that I've gone I've come across black bears and been within spitting distance of a rattle snake, rattle going off, coiling and ready to strike. The nearest medical facility is 2 hours away by car. And that's not counting the fact that you could be half a dozen miles into a hike away from the resort and your parked car when you get injured. If that seems a bit too off the beaten track for you, then this place is not for you. ...Still reading? Then you must be adequately intrigued as to why people go and keep coming back to this wonderful place. And if the you're not scared off then you will likely fall in love with this place as I have. Read on if you want my attempt to add information you might be hoping to gleam from reading these reviews. This is a family run camp. Decades ago a group of families bought the place and ran it together. Their children now run the resort and while you're there you'll likely see the next generation starting to help out as well. Staff all have a direct connection to the resort via family, being visitors in years past themselves when they were younger, or being recruited by one of the first two categories. What that means is that your initial visit feels like you're an interloper at a family reunion, but on repeated trips you begin to feel that you too are part of the family, because you truly are. That sentiment permeates through and is felt not just by my wife and me but by my kids as well. I would love it if my kids worked here when they're older and if I could spend extended time helping out after I retire, whenever that is. Days can be spent on hikes, strenuous or relaxing. Obviously the former will reward you with amazing views. Unlike, say Yosemite, you could do your whole hike and never come across another group. If you do, it certainly will only be a handful. There are lakes to swim in and vistas to take in. The resort is positioned so that you can make a day hike where others will often have to backpack in and out. Sometimes you'll be tempted to backpack yourself and maybe stay over a night or two but what always draws me back is the food - homemade and delicious. Dinners are amazing. Lastly, the kids love it because of the independence and being outdoors. The "kids dinner" before the "adult one" is as much a highlight for the parents as it is the kids. More importantly my tech savvy kids being raised in the heart of Silicon Valley have no qualms with Mountain Meadow being a "screen free" place. And that alone makes our annual trip worth it.

Terrific little campground in a picture perfect setting. First come first serve with six…read morecampsites. A maximum of three day stay and you cannot leave your campsite unattended for more than 24 hours. The Castle Lake day use area is just up the road. Lots of great hikes and beautiful views.

I tried to find a listing for the actual Castle Lake but instead just found the campground. To be…read moreclear, the campground is a short distance prior to the actual lake which has its own parking lot and trailheads. Once parked at the lake, you can embark on the moderate trail to Heart Lake. Approaching the lake, the trail is to the left of it and climbs along the lake shore with intermittent views. As you take a gradual but steady climb up, you will start to see views open up and eventually see Mt Shasta itself. Most hikers stop at Heart Lake which is a scenic spot with granite on one side and on the outlet side of the lake for Shasta views. If you're wanting a little bit of a longer hike, when facing the lake, make a right and log hop across its outlet and follow a faint but obvious trail to a rocky outcropping. There you will reach an amazing vista of Castle Lake and Mt Shasta. It's a great spot to have your lunch and take some amazing photos. Take care on the way down as there are some steep drop offs and slippery rocks. Most of the trail is exposed, so I'd go earlier in the day in the warm months. Depending on how far you go, it's 3-4 miles out and back. Wonderful way to have amazing mountain scenery in a short hike. Free parking at the lake and pit toilets (not the best, not the worst I've seen.)