Campsite AtlasSalt Creek Dispersed Area (Ca)
Salt Creek Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| picnic | 21 |
| Total | 42 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Salt Creek Dispersed Area is located 20 miles north of Redding from I-5. Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Gilman Rd exit. Take a left at the stop sign from the ramp. Turn right onto Salt Creek Rd/Gregory Creek Rd follow make a left onto Salt Creek Lodge Rd for about 1 mile. The dispersed area entrance will be on the right.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.