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Visitor Information Centers
Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center
U.S. Forest Service
If you want to find some great information and friendly people, visit the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center.
This visitor information center is operated by the U.S. Forest Service and is located just off Interstate Highway 5
(i-5) in the small town of Mountain Gate, California. This is about 8 miles north of Redding, California.
Take the "Mountain Gate/Wonderland Blvd" exit 687 from i-5. After exiting i-5, follow the signs to the info center.
The info center is located on the east side of the freeway on Holiday Road.
Here's a map showing the general location of the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center.
Here's a Google Map showing the location of the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center.
Hours:
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend:
Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Off Season (Mid-September through Mid-May)
Closed for the season
*This schedule may fluctuate. Please call the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center at 530-275-1589 for current hours of operation.
Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center
U.S. Forest Service
14225 Holiday Road
Redding, California 96003
(530) 275-1589
Or visit their website...
Shasta Lake Visitor
Information Center - Forest Service
You can download much of the center's info in Adobe Acrobat - PDF format
Here's more U.S. Forest Service information about Shasta Lake...
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area "Shasta Unit"
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The California Welcome Center
& Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
Also visit the California Welcome Center in Anderson, California. It's about 10 miles south of Redding, California on Interstate Highway 5 (i-5). Take the Deschutes Rd. exit. The center is located on the west side of Interstate 5.
The California Welcome Center and the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association are in the same building and are located at the south end of the factory outlet stores in Anderson, California.
On your way to this visitor center be very careful to drive slow through the factory outlet stores parking lot. This parking lot is thick with pedestrians and they may step off the sidewalk without looking.
California Welcome Center
& Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
1699 Highway 273
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1180 or (800) 474-2782
Google Map
Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
California Welcome Center (Anderson, California)
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
Shasta Cascade region of California
VisitCalifornia.com
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Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau
Convention, Tourist & Visitor Information
Note: This information center has been moved to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in the same general area.
To reach the Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau from the i-5 freeway take the "44 west" exit and head west about one mile on Highway 44 . You'll see the exit for "Park Marina Drive - Sundial Parkway"
(exit #1) just after you cross the Sacramento River. Make a right turn (north) at the end of the off-ramp and follow the signs.
The visitor center is located at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park on the north side of Highway 44 near the Redding Convention Center. This is in the same general area as the Sundial Bridge.
Direction info at VisitRedding.com
Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau
(Located at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park)
840 Sundial Bridge Drive
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-4100 or (800) 874-7562
VisitRedding.com
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Shasta Dam Visitor Center
Shasta Dam Visitor Center viewed from the dam
Each year visitors come from all over the world to see the "Three Shastas", Mount Shasta, Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam. Mt. Shasta stands a majestic 14,162 feet and is located about 50 miles north of Shasta Dam.
Shasta Dam is approximately 10 miles north of Redding, California via Interstate 5. Take the Shasta Dam Blvd. exit (#685) and continue through the City of Shasta Lake for about 4 miles. At the intersection of Shasta Dam Blvd. & Lake Blvd. turn right on Lake Blvd. Follow this road up and over the hill to the lake and dam. Or you can continue on straight through the intersection (after stopping) and take Scenic Route 151 to the Shasta Dam Vista point. After you check out the vista point continue driving on Scenic Route 151 and you will arrive at the dam. The roads basically form a big loop.
Shasta Dam Visitor Center
16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard
Shasta Lake, California 96019
(530) 275-4463
(Note: Shasta Dam Boulevard and Highway 151 are the same road.)
Visitor Center Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Open until 6:00 p.m. during summer months)
7 days a week
(530) 275-4463
The red dot on the map above represents the intersection of "Shasta Dam Blvd." & "Lake Blvd." in Shasta Lake, California, U.S.A.
Scenic route to Shasta Dam -- From the red dot, go west on Shasta Dam Boulevard (blue line). This section of road passes by the Shasta Dam overlook (vista point) and is also called the
Route 151 Scenic Highway. Please be alert for bicyclists in this area.
Short route to Shasta Dam -- From the red dot, go north on Lake Boulevard (yellow line).
Map showing the scenic route to Shasta Dam (long route)
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NOTE: Please ignore the part about "Front St."
on Google Maps written directions.
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Driving directions to Shasta Lake & Shasta Dam (Scenic Route)
Take Interstate 5 (i-5) to 7 miles north of Redding, California, USA.
Take i-5 Exit #685 "Shasta Dam Blvd / 151".
Drive west on Shasta Dam Blvd. (151) for 7 miles to Shasta Dam.
NOTE: Exit #685 is also the main exit for the City of Shasta Lake. Please ignore the part about "Front St" on Google map's written directions.
Shasta Dam
Bureau of Reclamation
16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard
Shasta Lake, California 96019
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Shasta Dam on a Google Map
Shasta Dam Visitor Center
Lat/Long
40.7136, -122.4173 (look for the green arrow on this Google map)
Shasta Dam Vista Point on a Google Map
The Shasta Dam Vista Point is a paved parking area along the Route 151 Scenic Highway that overlooks Shasta Dam. There are several other unpaved parking areas along Scenic Highway 151 with great views as well.
Shasta Lake attractions on a Google Map
Shasta Dam
Tour Information
(free tour)
Directions to Shasta Dam
From Interstate 5 (i-5) take the "Shasta Dam Blvd." exit #685 and drive west about 6 miles on Shasta Dam Boulevard (also called "Highway 151").
Note: Interstate 5 exit #685 is located about 8 miles north of Redding, California.
Please be alert for bicyclists in this area. Many bicyclists ride along Scenic Route 151 to Shasta Dam.
Locate Shasta Dam on a Google Map
On your way to Shasta Dam you can check out the vista point with a great view of Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake and Mount Shasta.
The vista point is located on Scenic Route 151 (Shasta Dam Blvd.).
You may want to bring a camera or camcorder along so you can get a shot of the "3 Shastas".
After you're done enjoying the view at the Shasta Dam Vista Point, you can head down the hill
to the dam. You can take a FREE tour of the dam and check out the great visitor center. The visitor center has a huge lawn and some nice shady picnic areas.
*** WINTER TOUR TIMES ***
(CURRENT SCHEDULE)
Winter starting times for the Shasta Dam tours are....
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
7 days a week
Tour takes one hour
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day)
Please call ahead (530-275-4463) to check on the availability of specific
tours. Many schools have reserved some tours.
IMPORTANT: Plan on being at the Visitor Center at least 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. (On busy holidays such as Memorial Day Weekend you should arrive an hour early.
SHASTA DAM VISITOR & TOUR INFORMATION
United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
(530) 275-4463
More Shasta Dam tour info at USBR.gov
SUMMER TOUR TIMES
(Please see winter tour times above)
Summer starting times for the Shasta Dam tours are....
9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
7 days a week
Tour takes one hour
IMPORTANT: Plan on being at the Visitor Center at least 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. (On busy holidays such as Memorial Day Weekend you should arrive an hour early.)
SHASTA DAM VISITOR & TOUR INFORMATION
United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
(530) 275-4463
More Shasta Dam tour info at USBR.gov
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The free Shasta Dam tours are limited to 40 people and are first-come, first-served. Tours leave from the tour
elevator at the scheduled tour time. The tour elevator is located in the second tower on the dam (west tower).
Tours take approximately one hour.
Plenty of FREE parking is available at the visitor center.
Plan on being at the Visitor Center at least 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. (On busy holidays such as Memorial Day Weekend you should arrive an hour early.)
At the visitor center you will be told about items that you cannot bring on the tour for security reasons. You will also receive a ticket. Tickets are required for the tour. Arriving early will also give you time to walk out to the tour elevator on the dam.
Absolutely no weapons (including pocket knives), electronics, such as iPods, or bags (including purses and fanny packs) on the tour. None of these items will be allowed on the tour. Cameras and cell phones are allowed as long as they are not in a bag of any kind.
Tour times are subject to change without notice.
GROUP TOURS
Group tours are available for civic organizations, schools, and other organized groups. For information and scheduling please contact 530-275-4463.
Although motor vehicle traffic across the dam is limited for security reasons, visitors should still watch out for vehicles when out on the dam.
Please read the additional tour info at USBR.gov
Shasta Dam Visitor Center
Even if you don't have time for a tour, you can still visit the Shasta Dam Visitor Center. You can also take a walk across the dam. There are several nice picnic tables at Shasta Dam in a beautiful park-like setting.
Visitor Center Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Open until 6:00 p.m. during summer months)
7 days a week
Shasta Dam Visitor Center
United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
(530) 275-4463
Shasta Dam on a Google Map
Shasta Dam Vista Point on Google Map
Shasta Lake attractions on a Google Map
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Shasta Lake
Heritage & Historical Society
The society's main focus is on the people of the area. They have well over 5,000 photos on their computer that include the following subjects...
- People & Shasta Dam
- Veterans
- Schools
- Towns covered by the water of Shasta Lake
- Buildings
- Events
- Outlying areas such as Buckeye, Mtn.Gate, Lakehead, O'Brien, Castella, etc.
Other services offered by the society include...
- Two rooms full of memorabilia & showcases
- Produce a newsletter 3x a year
- Displaying of framed photos around the city
- Sells postcards and historical photos
- Turning slideshows into DVD videos
- Help coordinate the Shasta Dam Workers Reunion with USBR
The Shasta Lake Heritage & Historical Society's office is located in the Shasta Gateway Industrial Park, in the business incubator building.
Shasta Lake Heritage & Historical Society
3400 Shasta Gateway Dr., Ste#H
Shasta Lake, CA 96019 Google Map
(530) 275-3995
Website: shastalakehistorical.org
Office hours:
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
or by appointment.
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Advertising Info
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Wakeboard School
& Boardshop
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Owner: Mike Schwenne
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