Shasta Lake, California

About Shasta Lake

Set in the northwestern part of California, Shasta Lake is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 10,244.

Officially, Shasta Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 940 residents per square mile.

📰 Shasta Lake News Today

• Fast action saves Shasta Lake home from spreading shed fire Action News Now · Aug 17
• Trump and farmers want a bigger Shasta Dam. Tribes and salmon could pay the price CalMatters · Mar 18
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Help Halt Mussel Invasion US Forest Service (.gov) · Jul 2
• Shasta Lake man charged with child sex crimes served on city commission KRCR · Aug 10
• Federal funds to raise Shasta Dam reignite local opposition kobi5.com · Mar 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Shasta Lake Unique

• The only place in America named Shasta Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,244.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Shasta Lake

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Shasta Lake

• Dill's Deli — barbecue
• Old Mill Eatery — barbecue
• Oriental Express — chinese
• Heritage Roasting Company (café)
• Joe's Giant Orange Cafe — american
• Latino's Mexican Food — mexican
• Pizza Factory — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Oasis Fun Center · Theme park
• Wintu Cultural Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shasta Lake

• Buckeye Community Park reviews ★
• Clair Engle Park reviews ★
• Margaret Polf Park reviews ★
• Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Shasta Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Shasta Lake

• Central Valley High
• Gateway Community Day
• Gateway Educational Options
• Grand Oaks Elementary
• Mountain Lakes High
• Shasta Lake

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Shasta Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities