Shasta Dam holding back Shasta Lake with snow-capped Mount Shasta on the horizon

Northern California

About Shasta Lake

30,000 acres of clear water, 365 miles of unspoiled shoreline, and a houseboat waiting for you at the base of the Pit River Arm.

One of Northern California's greatest getaways

Northern California has many great places to get away — one of the most popular is Shasta Lake. Its 30,000 acres of clear water surround hundreds of miles of unspoiled shoreline.

Located on the southeast side of the lake, at the base of the Pit River Arm, you'll find Silverthorn Resort Marina — the ideal setting for your summer memories. Shasta Lake offers something for everyone.

With the reservoir elevation changing year over year, no two visits look the same. Come in spring and again in fall for two completely different experiences — but no matter the season, there's always something fun to see and do around the lake.

Aerial view of Shasta Lake with islands and Mount Shasta in the distance — Shasta Lake — four major arms and 365 miles of shoreline.

By the numbers

Shasta Lake & Shasta Dam

365 mi: Shoreline
35 mi: Lake length
30,000: Surface acres
517 ft: Greatest depth
4.55M: Acre-feet capacity
6.2M: Avg annual flow (af)
602 ft: Shasta Dam height
1,067 ft: Spillway elevation

What to do

Something for everyone

On the water
Houseboating, wakeboarding, water-skiing, tubing, swimming and paddle days in secluded coves.
Land & trail
Hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing, waterfalls and trout-pond swims minutes from the marina.
Fishing year-round
Trout and bass are biting in every month — bring the rods and the kids.
Nature watching
Bald eagles, osprey, deer and shoreline wildlife across 365 miles of unspoiled shore.

For the angler

The fish are always biting

Shasta Lake holds an unusually rich mix of warm- and cold-water species. Bass and trout are most frequently caught — but bring a few rigs and you may be surprised at what ends up on the line.

Rainbow trout
Brown trout
Chinook salmon
Largemouth bass
Spotted bass
Smallmouth bass
Black crappie
Bluegill
White sturgeon
Channel catfish
White catfish
Brown bullhead
Threadfin shad
Golden shiner
Green sunfish
Hardhead minnow
Sacramento sucker
Sacramento pikeminnow
Riffle sculpin

Who it's for

Plan a getaway your way

Whole-family getaways
Activities for the most active kids and easy hangs for the grandparents — all on one boat.
Bachelor & bachelorette
Three full decks, hot tubs and waterslides make for an unforgettable weekend with the crew.
Friends weekend
Anchor in a hidden cove, fire up the grill, jump off the top deck — repeat for three days.

Groups & Private Events

Bring your whole crew to Shasta Lake

From summer camps to company retreats, we host groups of every shape and size — multiple houseboats, coordinated check-ins, and a marina team that's done it all before.

Youth Ministries
Camps, retreats and lock-in weekends with safe, supervised waterfront fun.
Corporate Retreats
Off-sites, leadership retreats and team-building on the water — leave the conference room behind.
College Groups
Senior trips, fraternity & sorority weekends and club getaways with room for the whole roster.
Churches
Congregation retreats, men's & women's weekends and family camps on Shasta Lake.