Lakehead

Lakehead is a city in the Shasta Cascades region of California.

Get in

By motor vehicle

Lakehead is located at the northernmost part of Shasta Lake and is the only town that is actually on Shasta Lake. If you are coming up from the south you will enjoy the drive through Shasta Trinity National Forest which starts at the southern end of Shasta Lake, if you are coming from the north you will pass by Mt. Shasta and Castle Crags, both of which are spectacular sights.

By houseboat

If you're going to Lakehead by houseboat you will be traveling up the Sacramento river arm of the lake. The Sacramento river arm of the lake is a mecca for water sports. There are two marinas in Lakehead proper, Antlers and Sugarloaf.

Get around

If you go here, go by car or RV. Much of Lakehead is on the mainland (not on the shore).

See

Shasta Caverns

There are really three parts to touring Shasta Caverns: the trip by boat, by bus, and by foot (the latter being in the Caverns themselves).

By boat

You start out in a 65-ft. catamaran across Shasta Lake. This is your time to ignore the annoying tour guide and take in the scenery outdoors when you can. If you're interested in geography, then you probably actually should pay a little attention to the guide.

By bus

If you're an animal lover, you'll enjoy this. There are bald eagles, ospreys, falcons, mountain lions, bobcats, black bears, and black-tailed deer here.

In the Caverns

Inside, there are some nice formations. The path winds along a normally dark path, but it is lighted.

Do

Water sports

No matter what your preference of type of water sport, you will find it at Shasta Lake.These include, but are not limited to: swimming, boating, fishing, rafting, and water skiing.

Buy

The fudge at the gift shop of Shasta Caverns is excellent. However, there are no major shopping malls, Wal-Marts, or anything in Lakehead.

Eat

• Klub Klondike, 21375 Main, ☏ +1 530 238-2427. Great food and has an awesome Tri-Tip salad. They also have a great local nightlife and make you feel welcome. There are events every night. 
• Pollard Flat USA, 24235 Eagles Roost Rd, ☏ +1 530 238-2534. 
• Basshole, 20725 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-2170. 
• Camp Shasta Coffee, 20766 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-8088. 
• Allyson's Restaurant, 20750 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-2200. 

Sleep

Motels

• O'Brien Mountain Inn, 18026 O'Brien Inlet Rd, ☏ +1 530 238-8026. Note: Also a bed & breakfast. 
• Shasta Lake Motel, 20714 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-2425. 
• Lakehead Lodge, 21417 Main St, ☏ +1 530 238-9688. 

RV Parks

• Doney Creek Lakeshore Villa RV Park, 20672 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-8688. 
• Antlers RV Park & Campground, 20682 Antlers Rd, ☏ +1 530 238-2322. 
• Shasta Lake RV Resort & Campground, 20433 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 530 238-2370.