Silverthorn Resort · Shasta Lake
Planning Your Shasta Lake Vacation
Boat rentals, marina market hours, can't-miss activities, Redding attractions and every local number you might need — all in one guide.
On the water
Silverthorn Small Boat Rentals
Get out on the lake your way. Pick from ski boats, patio boats and fishing boats — plus kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, wakeboards, kneeboards and water skis available for rent.
See the small boat fleet
Ski Boat
20′ wakeboard boat — fast, fun and perfect for skiing, wakeboarding or cruising.
Patio Boat
8-person with BBQ, ice chest, covered shade and restroom — perfect for touring the lake.
Deluxe Patio Boat
8 person, hard-top shade, BBQ, restroom, ladder for sunbathing and a 130 hp motor.
Fishing Boat
14′ Klamath with 8 hp motor — ideal for 2–4 anglers ready to catch fish.
On-site essentials
Apparel Shop & Marina Market
Name-brand apparel and gifts, mid-week essentials, fishing accessories, ice, beer, fresh sandwiches and our famous pizzas — everything you need without leaving the resort.
Hours
- Summer: 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., 7 days a week
- Off-season: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week
While you're here
Things to Do on Shasta Lake
From hourly Shasta Dam tours to 22+ pairs of nesting bald eagles, there's more to do than one trip can fit.
Boating
Explore 365 miles of shoreline and 40,000 surface acres. Choose from ski boats, patio boats, fishing boats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at Silverthorn Resort.
Fishing
Rainbow & brown trout, chinook salmon, largemouth, spotted & smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and more. California licenses, bait and tackle available at the Marina Market.
Tour Shasta Dam
The second largest dam in the US — 6.5 million cubic yards of concrete. Free guided tours hourly in summer. Meet at the visitor center 15 minutes prior; no cell phones on tour.
Shasta Dam Visitor Center: (530) 275-4463
Lake Shasta Caverns
Scenic catamaran ride plus a bus to the cavern entrance, then a one-hour guided walk through one of America's most beautiful caverns. Tours run year-round.
Shasta Caverns: (800) 795-2283
Potem Falls
A beautiful 45-foot waterfall high up the Pit River Arm. Boat as close to Pit 7 Dam as possible, park on the north side, then hike up the dirt road to the falls.
Bird Watching
Bring binoculars to spot Bald Eagles (we're proud of 22+ nesting pairs), Osprey, Canadian Geese, falcons, turkey vultures and songbirds across the lake.
30 minutes from the resort
Redding Attractions
Two iconic stops that round out any Shasta Lake vacation.
Sundial Bridge & Turtle Bay
World-famous Santiago Calatrava bridge plus Turtle Bay Exploration Park — museum, hands-on exhibits, Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp and a riverside café.
Turtle Bay: (530) 243-8850
Waterworks Park
The largest water park in Northern California with new slides and attractions every year — a hit with the kids on a hot Redding afternoon.
Waterworks Park: (530) 246-9550Save these numbers
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