Location: Mount Shasta
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What to do and see in Mount Shasta, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Mount Shasta is a city in Siskiyou County, California, at about 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano. As of the 2010 Census the city had a population of 3,394, down from 3,624 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Mount Shasta
1. Mount Shasta
2. Lake Siskiyou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By ragsdad - orange county
We were exploring the area while staying in nearby Dunsmuir when we happened on this lake. We paid a $2.00 entry fee and drove through a nice campground down to the lake. There is an awesome view of Mt. Shasta over the lake and when you added in the beautiful billowy clouds it made for a heavenly sight. We sat near the beach for awhile watching the people splash around enjoy themselves. This would be a great place to camp as they also had a waterpark and boat rentals. Would love to come back with our tent for a week.
3. Castle Lake
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By DR FRANK L - Mount Shasta, California
You cant beat the experience of driving up to Castle Lake. Beautiful windy road that gains elevation with great views of Mt Shasta and Black Butte across the valley! But that is also the problem. Since you can drive anyone can an unfortunately people come to "squat" for lengthy periods of time. God made us all a little "different" which is good but sometimes too different for me. Disease and hygiene are big on my avoid lists and well to some others not so much. If you drive up its pot-luck for occupants. If you don't like what you see turn around and try another day as there is plenty else to do in the area.
That aside early in the AM the surface of the lake can be like glass and reflect the granite wall on the far side majestically. The ripple of a surfacing fish might be the only thing to wake you up from your trance. The water tends to be super clean especially late June on. Sometimes a little snow and ice remains too so don't dive in. If you tolerate the water temperature you can try to swim to the large rock that is easily visible from parking area. On the far sideline is a Little pebble strewn beach that will allow for a swim to a floating dock about 100 yards out. Those intrepid adventurers can swim from the pebble beach to the triangle cliffs for some cliff diving. The water is deep and ive seen 25 foot or more jumps into the pristine water. I feel you have a kayakyou can't spend a happier day than lying back drifting with the breezes. A wonderful place to spend a day!
4. Mount Shasta City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Mikeview - Clayton, California
Interesting park enclosed in the woods with lovely grounds and tables suitable for picnics. The spring that flows on the northern end of the park is said to be the headwaters of the Sacramento River and provides water that people trap in plastic containers for drinking as well as a small downstream pool which is used for bathing.
5. Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We were fortunate to be able to visit the Shasta Trinity Forest again. This time it was spring (May 2017). It was so green out. Spring colors is definitely different than our visit in the Fall. Skies were blue. There is good hiking and recreational sports.
6. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 46 reviews
DECEMBER 12 TO MARCH 30: CLOSED The Museum is open from early spring to the second weekend in December. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum is a self-supported, volunteer operated museum with a 501(c)(3) tax status. To fulfill its mission, the museum has exhibits on the history and science related to Mt. Shasta and the surrounding areas. There are many hands-on activities for children and adults. The museum shares the same grounds as a state fish hatchery, where visitors love to view and feed the fish. The Museum consists of three large exhibit halls and an events room for special activities and displays. New exhibits are installed at the museum on a regular basis. A changing array of special installations including quilt shows and art displays are arranged every 6 weeks in the Events Room.
Reviewed By Molly56A - Medford, OR
We spent two hours in this fantastic museum! So well curated! Great mix of display, video, and hands-on exhibits for adults and kids. You can learn all about native tribes, local history and memorabilia, volcanoes, the rare lenticular clouds so common around Mt. Shasta, railroad...MoreAll of the details you have included in your review will give future visitors a very good idea of what to expect at the museum. Thank you for taking the time to write this and for visiting the museum.
7. Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We enjoyed seeing the fish at Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. its the oldest operating fish hatchery west of the Mississippi. Its free to see. its also where the museum is so one can go to the fish hatchery and then also visit the museum. There is also a park with picnic tables.
8. Mount Shasta Board & Ski Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Boasting 31 trails on 425 acres of dynamic terrain, this ski area features a cross-country trail for skiers and their dogs plus a mini-trial for kids.
Reviewed By Julie R - Kelseyville, California
Great day skiing. Need to make easier transition from snow to patio area. Was very slippery. Need to put benches by lockers. No where to sit down where lockers are, so people were sitting on the stairs blocking access to hand rails.
Much less expensive than Tahoe and less crowds.
9. Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
This region consists of 254,500 acres of scenic forest, lakes and mountain landscape, offering a wealth of recreational opportunities from hiking and canoeing to fishing and camping.
Reviewed By Pat H - Mississauga, Canada
Enjoyed the view of the lake and the memorial to John F Kennedy, the location of his last dedication before his assassination. A nice little gift shop with very friendly and helpful staff. We came back another day to rent a pontoon boat at the local marina...now that was a wonderful experience! A hot sunny afternoon cursing around the gorgeous lake, swimming off the side of the boat in the refreshingly cool water. Great place for family and friends to relax and enjoy.
10. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By ElgarMedford_OR - Medford, OR
Mt. Shasta Nordic is community based (non-profit) cross country (Nordic) ski area with about 25K of groomed and track-set trails. The 25K are nicely spread between "green" relatively flat to rolling or gradual climbing/descending through "blue" intermediate and "black difficult trails (steep requiring descending skills).
The Nordic Center is open during ski season every day except Tuesdays and well groomed and tracked. Elevation is moderate (about 5000 ft ASL). Trails are general forest roads and somewhat sheltered from wind. That said, mountain winds can be gusty at times.
Views of Mt. Shasta are a bonus on blue sky days.
During weekends, get there early (by 10AM) on blue sky days because the Alpine ski area parking lot may fill and access to the Nordic Center restricted at the Highway 89-Ski Park Road junction.
Donations accepted ($10 adult/$5 senior suggested).
