Moore Creek
Moore Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.88389, -122.21778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Moore Creek
Overview Moore Creek Campground is situated on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. This cozy campground is partially shaded and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Camping at Moore Creek provides easy access to a variety of water sports, as well as the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and abundant wildlife. Recreation The nearest public boat ramp is 4 miles away at Hirz Bay. Boat rentals and fuel are available at nearby lakefront resorts. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Facilities All campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. Nearby Attractions The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 192 designated routes (215 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Creek Cg-F | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Moore Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Dekkas Rock Cg-G | National forest group campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Dekkas Rock Group Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Hirz Cabin | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dekkas Rock | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.