Lake Shasta California  (directions to the lake)

The house boating capital of the world, and well known as one of the best recreational lakes in the nation, Shasta Lake is the ideal place for your next vacation. This magnificent body of water, with over 360 miles of shoreline, is the best that Mother Nature has to offer. Shrouded by the massive Shasta Trinity National Forest, Shasta Lake is home to over 20 species of fish, black tailed mule deer, bald eagle, osprey, ring tailed cat, California black bear, and a host of other wildlife.

Summer days are very warm and sunny with high temperatures averaging nearly 100 degrees. Shasta Lake is primarily fed by rainfall, not snowmelt, making for very comfortable water temperatures - a heavenly 78-degree average in the summer months. Whether its skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, relaxing or spending quality time with your family and friends, you'll find it on Shasta Lake.