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    4.7 (16 reviews)

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    Trekking from castle lake up to heart lake
    Mandy L.

    Still as amazing as ever! There are some serious nature loving vibes out there on the mountain. We rented snow shoes and hiked the short trek up to celebrate our anniversary and enjoy this view of Shasta once again. The weather was perfect for an adventure in the snow! Brisk temp (30ish degrees) to start but when you are working up that mountain it's blessedly cool to keep you comfortable. People hike without snow shoes but honestly why? They are like $20 for the day and if you don't have them you are sinking down at least a foot in some places. I am a pretty avid hiker and some of the incline was tough for sure but man is that view worth it all. With the snow shoes it made me work harder in those steep sections but overall moderate hike with killer views that you'd normally have to hike for like 6+ miles to get! Heart lake is totally frozen over as well as castle lake. I'm not brave (or stupid) enough to test the ice and see how frozen it is but people definitely have since we could see foot tracks all over the frozen lakes. To each their own I guess, lol.

    Castle Lake frozen over
    Joey W.

    We wanted to walk around the lake and to our surprise, it was completely frozen over. We saw people sledding and building snowmen over the frozen lake so we just walked around. This place wasn't really crowded so that was really nice. You could barely hear the other people on the other side of the lake. It was my first time walking on a frozen lake! One of my friends decided to explore one of the edges of the lake and must have walked on a weak spot because she fell through, so be careful!!

    Anna L.

    What an unexpected gem! Over the July 4th wkd, we drove to see MacArthur Burney Falls, camped in Mount Shasta and then drove down to Castle Lake for a 2 mile hike to Heart Lake. There weren't any bathrooms we could find close to the entrance, but plenty of people who brought their inflatables, kayaks, paddle boards, lounge chairs, mats and bbq essentials. Surprisingly there was a patch of snow off the side of a mountain! Given that it was a 100+ degree day, we were so excited to play in it. After our hike, I really regretted not thinking of bringing a bathing suit. The water looked perfect!

    Andrew M.

    Hidden Gem. incredible Views. Easy Access. Drone Heaven. This place offers an amazing, easy to handle hike that rewards the adventurous with breathtaking views and a cool, mild summer temperature. There are some campsites here for the dedicated campers, although water is not available at the sites and the restrooms can be quite a hike from some of the specific sites. The trails around this small alpine lake are easily traversable, almost devoid of any major obstacles. There's a healthy mosquito presence, so don't forget to pack the big spray here! If you're a drone enthusiast, Castle Lake offers some chances to get that amazing view from your drone platform. If you hike far enough, you'll find some spots that are safe to launch from, including a small boat dock near the UC Davis research outpost near the north end of the lake.

    Path to the lake
    R B.

    I was so impressed with this lake. It's so picturesque, and serene. It almost seems kind of hidden, (although it's easy to find) and there wasn't a lot of people here either. (At least during the week) The trees come right down to the water, and the water seems so clear, and smooth. There were a few people kyaking, and one person paddle boarding. Definitely a place I want to return to and spend more time. There were a few picnic tables available and lots of shade to escape the heat.

    M S.

    Another hidden gem in Mount Shasta. Very sad that so little people visit and there aren't many reviews. If you come in the winter like us the lake is frozen solid, even this winter which is considered warm and lacked snow. This part of the mountain was freezing cold. Some of the ice near the shore wasn't super frozen but most of the lake was solid. People were on the other side of the lake climbing. It was a long ish way and I was cold / tired so I didn't walk there. There's supposedly a frozen waterfall on the other side. I've never seen a frozen lake before so this was truly a fascinating experience. It was a truly serene winter wonderland feel - not crowded either so you won't hear much other than nature. No bears or anything like that since they're all hibernating this time of the year

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    Jackie M.

    Soooo beautiful. This is a yearly vacation spot for us. The lake doesn't allow motor boats, there are plenty of shallow spots for little kids to play. There is a bunch of hiking trails. I highly recommend.

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    A beautiful place to go! 100 percent recommend! The lake is close! Better then Lake Siskiyou camp resort they aren't the best!

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    Lake Siskiyou - Shasta views

    Lake Siskiyou

    3.5(27 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    What a gorgeous place to spend time relaxing with an incredible view of Shasta. We were able to…read morefind parking at one of the public access lots, which is free, and then took a short wander down to the lakeshore to take in the majestic beauty. Highly recommend pulling off the interstate for a rest stop here to stretch your legs and breathe in the crisp air!

    I stopped by Lake Siskiyou twice during my recent trip to the Mt Shasta area. Once was to sit by…read morethe water and relax, following a long hike earlier in the day and have lunch at the nearby resorts bar & grill (separate review for that.) The second visit was to hike the trail along the lake. For the beach time, it was a week day and it too crowded. I was able to snag a bench near the resort's public beach and enjoy the iconic views of Mt Shasta. As for the lakeside trail, it goes all the way around and is approximately 7 miles. I was short on time, so did a 3 mile out and back. Along the way, there are forested paths, Mt Shasta views and meadows to enjoy. The trail wasn't well signed and I lost it at some points. Since I was only doing a small section of it, I just followed the lakeshore best I could on my out and back. Early morning, it was a peaceful place. I'd love to come back and see about kayaking the lake or doing the entire trail. Lovely spot and a nice way to unwind near Shasta

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    Lake Siskiyou
    Lake Siskiyou - Great swimming spot, drops off fairly quickly and is deep and cold!

    Great swimming spot, drops off fairly quickly and is deep and cold!

    Lake Siskiyou - View on the way out

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    View on the way out

    Abrams Lake Rv Park - This is a photo of the post that is currently on the Washer/Dryer units.  Honestly its despicable to give residence this message.

    Abrams Lake Rv Park

    2.8(6 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    This property is run by a Renee *, as I don't know her last name, and thus far, i'm still…read moresearching/researching the legal owners, but she is NOT a good manager. She runs this property like Nazi, which is fine If you don't care about the residence. Apparently the legal owners don't care, or just want to remain in hiding, but anyway its sliced, the current management does not care about its residence who live in the park. Most of them are fearful about speaking out, because universally they fear retaliation, which is a valid concern given her pissy attitude, especially for those who own Mobiles in the park, but I can share this: The manager, Renee, doesn't give a flying fuck about the residence. She runs it like a true Nazi dictator. I am an RVer who is only here on a temp basis, as I refuse to remain under her 'regime'. I am a retired property manager, and I can say I would have NEVER allowed, her hate, or her Nazi tactics at any property EVER! Abrams RV park is a nice place, its beautiful area, but the fact is, it could be run Sooooooooo much better, however, as it stands now, the bathrooms are an embarrassment, the laundry included. I'll attach photos as evidence of what I am saying. Now we are still here in the park, and I fully expect her to retaliate against us in any way she can, but honestly, i'd prefer she owns up to her hate, and recognizes it for what it is, and makes changes, not just for those who live her, but for herself as well. She clearly feels emboldened to continue her tactics, without regard for those how live in the park. Of course I will continue my title search to find who owns the park and will certainly share all this with them. Bottom line is simple: The Abrams RV park could be soooooo much better, and done so with very little costs to the owners, it would just take a better effort put forth by the managers.

    By far the best RV park around. You can't beat the view, the serenity of the trees or the…read moremanagement. The sites are large and even though they are gravel, the water pressure is great not to mention some of the best tasting water on earth. Don't let the limited WiFi deter you, it's a great place.

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    Abrams Lake Rv Park - Door to the bathroom, which doesn't even close.

    Door to the bathroom, which doesn't even close.

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    Abrams Lake Rv Park - January 2021 snowstorm

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    Mount Shasta Resort - 18th Grren

    Mount Shasta Resort

    3.8(199 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    29 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    Great resort & restaurant!…read more I stayed at Mt. Shasta Resort in 2015 when I attended a Crones Counsel gathering there. We all loved the cabin with Lake Siskiyou in the back yard. It was roomy, clean, quiet & comfortable. Three of us shared a 2-bedroom cabin. In 2017 I moved to Weed, and started coming to the restaurant at the resort for special lunches and dinners. The wait staff in the dining room is superb. They always make us feel like family. I sat on the outside deck for lunch last summer, but the wait staff out there was not at all the same. Food was slow coming and the everything was cold when it arrived. At my request, the fries were replaced with hot fries, but we had almost finished our lunch by the time they came. The food in the restaurant has been great without exception. I always ordered the Pork Ragu for dinner until they took it off the menu. I haven't been back for dinner. When I first started eating at the restaurant, one of the waiters told me about their rewards club for locals that I joined. They send me a certificate for $10 off when I have spent a certain amount. I think it's $200 which adds up fast. They also gift me a bottle of champagne every so often. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use all the coupons quickly enough before they expire.

    I stayed here this past weekend thinking it was going to be a great trip and it was a NIGHTMARE…read morefirst off when we checked in they put us in an ALREADY BOOKED ROOM we finally got that figured out and we got our own room nice right? well no the bed was crusty everything had a layer of dust I found dead cockroaches in my bed on the windowseal there was a bunch of ants in the bathroom and it was very drafty in the building the next morning i was standing outside enjoying the fresh air which was rudely interrupted by what seems to be the manager yelling at the top of her lungs at the poor housekeepers calling them names and being very unprofessional it doesn't matter how much this hotel is a night this is VERY BASIC stuff that needs to be addressed before this resort runs itself into the ground

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    Mount Shasta Resort
    Mount Shasta Resort
    Mount Shasta Resort

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    Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou

    Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou

    2.1(35 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Had a good time, going to local hikes elsewhere, the campground and beach area are whatever. Full…read moreof 'rules' of things you're not allowed to do. Beach/ parking close at 8. Bathrooms, I had to complain, are filthy. On that point alone I write this warning review. I went to the forest and bathed in rivers and lakes. Campground workers said they were recently cleaned:

    I've been coming here with my family for 15 years and spend a lot of money every year in multiple…read morestays. The last few years it just hasn't been the same. Poor security multiple fights, violent public intoxication, and overly roudy campsites, that necessitated a heavy sheriff's presence. This year has been the worst experience ever. They don't have enough staff for safety, maintenance, cleaning, the store, or the registration/reservation desk. I spoke with Julie, the manager. She said they have been having a lot of trouble keeping people employed during this crazy time. Paired with that, the whole park is at MAXIMUM CAPACITY. I completely understand keeping staff right now is beyond their control but why would they continue to book out the ENTIRE park!! They are increasing their profit margins at my expense and awful experience. I'm the one paying the same price I always do for a dirty, unsafe for families, subpar tent and cabin maintenance. We made the best of it by exploring McCloud, and parts of the lake outside of the park. Basically stayed away except to sleep. Please see attached pics.  The toilet was like this going on 3 days. Garbage going on 2 days. Stopped overflowing because there was no more soap or paper towels. Bloody feminine products hanging out of the receptacle. Fire pit upon arrival. (I asked nicely upon online reservation to have trash and fire pit clean upon check in because it was my experience during 5 night cabin stay 4 week prior)

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    Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou
    Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou
    Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou - A great pre July 4th weekend. The water was amazing!! No bad days at the lake‍

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    A great pre July 4th weekend. The water was amazing!! No bad days at the lake‍

    Lake Siskiyou - Our pup soaking up the sun in the steps.

    Lake Siskiyou

    2.8(26 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We love it here and had a wonderful experience, leave all high expectations at home thinking to…read morecome here with perfect experience. The staff here is understaffed doing their absolute best that they can with a smile on their face to tend to you. I blame the bad campers that come along trashing the place and treating it like your home. Remember its only your home for a bit but that doesn't mean trash it and go home expecting someone else to clean it, their not your momma! Hats off to the staff here even being overwhelmed and understaffed handled everything well. Hats off to the lady at the bait shop I think her name was Kathy absolute kind hearted person, the girl at the general store that needed to repeat herself to I dont know how many people that the ice cream machine was down and lastly the guy with the microphone at splashzone needing to be stern with groups not listening to his commands of getting off the water for the next group to be able to go. The guy needed to repeatedly asked the same group that times up to now leave and the next group cannot go until they get off, again bad campers not the staff. Do better and leave your high expectations at home and at times help out if you can like pack out what you packed in, leave the place nicer than how you came in. Do your part!

    They have done a lot of things to improve the camp, however problems still remain. Last year they…read moreseemed unable to control campers that broke their rules. This year, with the camp less than half full, they put all campers on a loop, next to each other. One night, a group two sites away were noisy until well after midnight. The next night the family in a tent 15 feet away from mine had an unhappy child that cried most of the night. Not much sleep either night. When I asked why they don't spread the campers out so that there is more space between each camper, they replied that the computer assigns campsites. They didn't seem interested in changing it. :-(

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    Lake Siskiyou
    Lake Siskiyou
    Lake Siskiyou

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    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Spectacular views from the trail.

    Lake Siskiyou Trail

    4.8(6 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Very well maintained trail along the perimeter of Lake Siskiyou. Decent amount of free parking near…read morethe trailhead/lakefront with bathrooms and trash cans. Tons of folks with boating equipment and stuff to hang out by the lake front and relax, fish, or have a picnic. The trail itself is a loop and you can turn around at any point. Not terribly strenuous and almost all flat - great for little ones/carrying a baby. There is a developed camp and a beach on the other side of the lake. If you're interested in a little bit more seclusion, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax, looking up at the base of Mt Shasha!

    This spot was utterly incredibly! Came here with my family as it is my brothers birthday and we…read morethought a Mount Shasta trip would be a nice easy fun get away from the rigors of Los Angeles and the concrete jungle. We stopped by after eating around the area (recommend the smokehouse or bbq, stay away from the Mexican food at all costs!!) So we went to cable beach and got off and walked around and went to the lake to skip rocks and hang out as we unfortunately forgot our bathing suits. The view was so incredible, and perfect I couldn't even believe the how breathtaking it was at sunset . We skipped many rocks and even made it into a competition which I won, then I went off and found a great stump to take pictures on and unfortunately I slipped and fell on the rocks. Caution! Many rocks here so take water shoes or something with a thick bottom! Although it was pretty funny I'm still hurting haha. We saw boats on the lake and some people off to the side having a picnic and taking a dip in the lovely, warm water. All in all this was an incredible place to stop by and visit! I highly, highly, highly, HIGHLYYY recommend coming here!

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    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Great "Kodak moment" of Mount Shasta from the trail.

    Great "Kodak moment" of Mount Shasta from the trail.

    Lake Siskiyou Trail
    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta, view from the trail.

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    Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta, view from the trail.

    River Dancers Rafting - River Rafting

    River Dancers Rafting

    5.0(25 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    While I didn't actually take a trip with them. I am a private boater that was on the Klamath River…read moreat the same time. I've crossed paths with many guide companies in my years behind the oars and it isn't always a pleasant experience. From the put in where the guides helped me move my 15' raft and gave me verbal beta on the notorious Dragons Tooth rapid to the actual rapid itself they were polite and helpful. We didn't see them for 2 days on the river until the scout for Dragons Tooth. Being just a single boat with two people I graciously accepted Aaron's offer to keep an eye on us through the scary rapid. Imagine my surprise as we emerged from the chaotic maelstrom to 6 guides working safety and 45 cheering clients. It was truly a surreal river experience. A big part of a great guide service is how they treat their customers and other boaters. If you want to be on the river with a self important grump, there are plenty of them out there. If your desire is to run a classic river with a truly nice, excited, and competent group of guides River Dancers is your outfit.

    Rafted the Klamath River with a friend and Aaron as our guide this weekend. Aaron was very…read moreknowledgeable about the history of the river, the vegetation, and the people significant to the development of the river. We were very impressed with Aaron! Had a blast rafting down the river with the beautiful surrounding scenery, the quiet waters mixed in with rapids - so much fun! What a great finish to our vacation in Mt. Shasta. Thank you, Aaron!

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    River Dancers Rafting - Cooling off

    Cooling off

    River Dancers Rafting - Loving this day!

    Loving this day!

    River Dancers Rafting - Rafting with Aaron!

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    Rafting with Aaron!

    Castle Lake Campground - campgrounds - Updated June 2026

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