A family story that began in 1853
Silverthorn Resort began on August 1, 1853 with George Silverthorn, who ran one of the first ferries in Northern California on the Pit River. George married Lucy, a Wintu Indian, and they had five children together. The Silverthorn name lives on with their descendants in the local area.
Since the time of George and Lucy Silverthorn, the area has undergone tremendous growth and change. Redding became the hub of the north state. Later, when the Shasta Dam was built, the resulting Shasta Lake became a major tourist attraction, drawing over one million visitors annually.
"The Silverthorn name still echoes along the Pit River Arm — in the families who live here, and in the resort that carries it forward."
With over 375 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 400 feet, and 40,000 acres of surface water, Shasta Lake has quickly become a major houseboating and wakeboarding destination. The lake has hundreds of nooks, crannies, and coves creating secluded spots for all — even on the busiest summer weekends.
