Lake Siskiyou

Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir situated at the base of Mount Shasta in northern California. The water is held back by a dam across the Sacramento River and covers several hundred acres.

The lake was created by damming the Sacramento River, opening up the area for recreation and use. Recent improvements added new bridges and pathways to improve how people can explore the shoreline.

The lake serves as a gathering place where visitors enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing during warmer months. The shoreline reflects how locals and travelers spend their leisure time together throughout the season.

A camp resort by the water offers lodging in cabins, tent sites, and RV spaces along with boat rentals for visitors. The best time to visit is spring through fall, when most facilities are open and the weather is pleasant.

A trail circling the shoreline relies on seasonal bridges that are removed each fall and reinstalled in spring to handle winter conditions. This adaptation lets visitors walk the complete loop during the warmer half of the year.

Location: California

Elevation above the sea: 971 m

GPS coordinates: 41.28333,-122.33917

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52