# Silverthorn Resort

> Family-run Shasta Lake resort on the Pit River Arm in Northern California. Luxury houseboat rentals, lakeside cabins, jet ski and patio boat rentals since 1986.

Silverthorn Resort has operated on Shasta Lake for 40 years. The marina is on the Pit River Arm — the quietest of Shasta Lake's four arms — about 3.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area and 2.5 hours from Sacramento. The fleet includes the Queen I and Queen II luxury houseboats, the Queen, and the Senator, plus jet skis, wakeboard boats and patio boats.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the resort, fleet and rentals.
- [Houseboats](/houseboats): All houseboat models with capacity, features and rates.
- [Queen I Houseboat](/houseboats/queen-i): Luxury three-deck houseboat, sleeps 16.
- [Queen II Houseboat](/houseboats/queen-ii): Luxury three-deck houseboat, sleeps 16.
- [Queen Houseboat](/houseboats/queen): Mid-size houseboat.
- [Senator Houseboat](/houseboats/senator): Value-class houseboat.
- [Shasta vs Lake Powell](/shasta-vs-lake-powell): Honest comparison for California houseboat renters.
- [Houseboat Rental Policy](/houseboats/policy): Rental terms, deposits and requirements.
- [Cabins](/cabins): Lakeside cabin rentals.
- [Cabin Policy](/cabins/policy): Cabin rental terms.
- [Moorage / Boat Slips](/moorage): Annual and seasonal slip rentals at Silverthorn Marina.
- [Small Boats](/small-boats): Jet skis, wakeboard boats, patio boats and fishing boats.
- [About Shasta Lake](/shasta-lake): Facts, activities and history of Shasta Lake.
- [Exploring Shasta Lake](/exploring-shasta-lake): Guide to the Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw Creek and Pit River arms.
- [Planning Your Vacation](/planning): Trip planning, provisioning, marina info.
- [Guest Information](/guest-info): Rental contracts, check-in guides and packing lists.
- [Our History](/about/history): Silverthorn Resort family history since 1986.
- [Directions](/directions): Driving directions to Silverthorn Resort.
- [Contact](/contact): Phone, email and reservations.
- [FAQ](/faq): Frequently asked questions about houseboats, cabins and pets.
- [Pro Shop](/pro-shop): On-site marina store, apparel, tubes and supplies.
- [Employment](/employment): Year-round and seasonal jobs at the resort.