Lake Shasta
- Overview
- Directions
Just 10 miles northwest of Redding, the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway area offers 200 miles of roads and trails over 52,000 acres for off-road enthusiasts.
Elevation within this area ranges from 600 to 5000 feet with a wide variety of topography, soil, and vegetation types.
The southeastern portions offer rocky and challenging terrain, while the more remote northwestern portions offer scenic views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta, and the Trinity Alps.
Camping is also available adjacent to the staging area below Shasta Dam for a minimal fee.
Due to Homeland Security guidelines, an access permit must be acquired at least 72 hours in advance in order to cross Shasta Dam. Permits are free and available throught the Shasta Dam Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).
The Copley Mountain staging area is now open as an alternate entrance to Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. No permit is required to access the Copley Mountain staging area.
- I-5
- exit 151/Shasta Dam Boulevard (#685).
- At stoplight at end of off ramp turn right and continue along Shasta Dam Boulevard for about four and a half miles to a four way stop intersection.
- Turn right and continue about 1.5 miles to Shasta Dam.
- Cross Shasta Dam and continue to the left down hill along paved road about 1.5 miles to stop sign at bottom of hill.
- The staging area is on the right.
