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89% (2.3K) • 427 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bella Vista
ShastaView
1. ShastaView
94%
(163)
50mi from Bella Vista · 3 sites
Shasta View Campsites are part of a former 30,000 acre ranch that was split up into smaller parcels in the 1970's. It is comprised of 5 to 500 acre parcels. All these parcels are homesteads. There are no commercial or industrial areas on the Ranch. In 2005, I started looking for land in the Shasta area after falling in love with the Mountain and it's surrounding lakes. I have always known exactly what the land I would spend time on would look like.
One day, in 2006, I was driving on the Hammond Ranch, again hoping I would find that place. I was driving my van, with my 2 kids and some of our friends, through a heavily wooded area. I made a left turn down a dusty dirt road and Eureka! I had found IT. I was at the top of a 60 acre meadow that had a full unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta, encircled by lenticular clouds. I told a friend of mine, who was at the time a realtor in the Shasta area, that I had found a piece of land that looks perfect to me. If, that is, it also had a creek on it. She did some searching around and found out that the land that is now Shasta View was in fact for sale. And, it had a creek on it. And it was comprised of some acreage in the meadow and some in the trees. This was everything I had wanted. I bought the land within the next 2 weeks.
After camping on the land a few times, I started to understand where the best sites would be to build some structures. Because the meadow always has a certain amount of moisture to the ground, it is not suitable for building a structure. The good thing about that, is that nobody who owns land in that meadow will ever build there. We will only be looking at Mt. Shasta from that meadow. Never a building. The platform I built in the meadow offers on a chance to sleep under the stars. Billions of them. My property is only one of two that have old, large Cedar and Pine trees on it. It made perfect sense that I would be building a small house in those trees. While camping on this land, you will find exquisite beauty and solitude. Within 30 minutes, you will find Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake for some of the finest swimming around.
If you fish, the McCloud and the Sacramento rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. There are two “Blue Ribbon” designated streams. The first is Upper Sacramento River. It starts as a trickle from the melting snows of Mt Shasta and by the time it reaches the area around the town of Dunsmuir which is just south of Shasta City, it is a true “Blue Ribbon” designated trout stream. The place to find all the ins and outs of fly fishing in this area is at the Ted Fay Fly Fishing shop in Dunsmuir. The second “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is on the McCloud River. Historically some of the best trout fishing to be found. I have fished both these streams and always caught fish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING IF YOU'LL BE SLEEPING IN THE TREEHOUSE.
And need I say anything about hiking on Mt. Shasta?
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$140
/ night
Cosy cabin
2. Cosy cabin
89%
(9)
14mi from Bella Vista · 4 sites
Cosy Rustic cabin set on ten acres with a pool and hiking trail . ,
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$85
/ night
THE RIVERVIEW VENUE & RV
3. THE RIVERVIEW VENUE & RV
90%
(5)
17mi from Bella Vista · 3 sites
Located on the lower Sacramento River in Shasta County.
Our venue is an Angler's dream location. It offers a picturesque riverfront backdrop that seamlessly blends natural beauty with modern amenities. The property neighbors a public boat ramp & includes 6 RV sites equipped with electricity.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$61
/ night
Stargaze Ridge Wilderness Camp
4. Stargaze Ridge Wilderness Camp
22mi from Bella Vista · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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Tucked away on 20 semi-secluded acres in Lakehead, CA, this private land borders National Forest land, perfect for those seeking peace, privacy, or family adventure. Hike steep hills to the ridge, stargaze under open skies, or explore nearby attractions like Lake Shasta, Shasta Caverns, the Upper Sacramento River, and other hidden gems, great for fishing, hunting, mushroom foraging, or simply unwinding in nature.
Both camps are located at the end of the road not far from Interstate 5. Behind the gate is our property and a short, fairly steep driveway to the top. Vehicle length limited to 20ft. and trailers limited to 18ft. AWD, 4WD, and FWD recommended. The top is flat and has room to turnaround. The mountains are calling!
Whether you’re here for climbing Castle Crags, boating on Shasta Lake, or enjoying the quiet, this off-the-beaten-path retreat offers a true NorCal wilderness experience. The Upper Sacramento River is just three miles away, with swimming holes, kayaking rapids, and fishing spots which are some of the closest activities without needing to drive on the freeway.
The camps are on the north side (North Camp) and the south side (South Camp) separated by the small home and are shady in the summer late afternoons. First come, first serve bases. Picnic tables, potable water, and power outlets are available.
Conveniences are less than 20 minutes in the little town of Lakehead. It has gas stations, and a nicely stocked general store and Camp Shasta restaurant with great food and a cool mountain vibe!
This is true wilderness, yet only 10 minutes the freeway. Expect mosquitoes, flies, and other bugs. There is poison oak around, but not in the camping area, so please prepare accordingly. There are bears, foxes, deer, snakes, and other wildlife in the area. A bear box is provided for food storage.
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$36
/ night
Wildoak Ranch
5. Wildoak Ranch
26mi from Bella Vista · 1 site
Our ranch was once a working alpaca ranch. We are now retired and still have our two guardian llamas and a flock of chickens.
It is quiet out here—well, except for the cows mooing, roosters crowing, hawks calling, and all the sounds of abundant wildlife, including wild pigs, turkeys, jackrabbits, foxes, raccoons, and distant coyotes.
The night sky is extremely brilliant, so bring your telescope! Long walks on our country roads are relaxing, with seasonal streams that sometimes meander and sometimes rush through the landscape.
We are four miles from the Hooker Creek exit, ten miles to historic Cottonwood, and ten miles to Red Bluff.
The terrain is studded with oak trees, providing plenty of shade.
from
$45
/ night
89% (2.3K) • 427 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bella Vista
ShastaView
1. ShastaView
94%
(163)
50mi from Bella Vista · 3 sites
Shasta View Campsites are part of a former 30,000 acre ranch that was split up into smaller parcels in the 1970's. It is comprised of 5 to 500 acre parcels. All these parcels are homesteads. There are no commercial or industrial areas on the Ranch. In 2005, I started looking for land in the Shasta area after falling in love with the Mountain and it's surrounding lakes. I have always known exactly what the land I would spend time on would look like.
One day, in 2006, I was driving on the Hammond Ranch, again hoping I would find that place. I was driving my van, with my 2 kids and some of our friends, through a heavily wooded area. I made a left turn down a dusty dirt road and Eureka! I had found IT. I was at the top of a 60 acre meadow that had a full unobstructed view of Mt. Shasta, encircled by lenticular clouds. I told a friend of mine, who was at the time a realtor in the Shasta area, that I had found a piece of land that looks perfect to me. If, that is, it also had a creek on it. She did some searching around and found out that the land that is now Shasta View was in fact for sale. And, it had a creek on it. And it was comprised of some acreage in the meadow and some in the trees. This was everything I had wanted. I bought the land within the next 2 weeks.
After camping on the land a few times, I started to understand where the best sites would be to build some structures. Because the meadow always has a certain amount of moisture to the ground, it is not suitable for building a structure. The good thing about that, is that nobody who owns land in that meadow will ever build there. We will only be looking at Mt. Shasta from that meadow. Never a building. The platform I built in the meadow offers on a chance to sleep under the stars. Billions of them. My property is only one of two that have old, large Cedar and Pine trees on it. It made perfect sense that I would be building a small house in those trees. While camping on this land, you will find exquisite beauty and solitude. Within 30 minutes, you will find Lake Siskiyou and Castle Lake for some of the finest swimming around.
If you fish, the McCloud and the Sacramento rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in the state. There are two “Blue Ribbon” designated streams. The first is Upper Sacramento River. It starts as a trickle from the melting snows of Mt Shasta and by the time it reaches the area around the town of Dunsmuir which is just south of Shasta City, it is a true “Blue Ribbon” designated trout stream. The place to find all the ins and outs of fly fishing in this area is at the Ted Fay Fly Fishing shop in Dunsmuir. The second “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is on the McCloud River. Historically some of the best trout fishing to be found. I have fished both these streams and always caught fish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING IF YOU'LL BE SLEEPING IN THE TREEHOUSE.
And need I say anything about hiking on Mt. Shasta?
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$140
/ night
Cosy cabin
2. Cosy cabin
89%
(9)
14mi from Bella Vista · 4 sites
Cosy Rustic cabin set on ten acres with a pool and hiking trail . ,
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$85
/ night
THE RIVERVIEW VENUE & RV
3. THE RIVERVIEW VENUE & RV
90%
(5)
17mi from Bella Vista · 3 sites
Located on the lower Sacramento River in Shasta County.
Our venue is an Angler's dream location. It offers a picturesque riverfront backdrop that seamlessly blends natural beauty with modern amenities. The property neighbors a public boat ramp & includes 6 RV sites equipped with electricity.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$61
/ night
Stargaze Ridge Wilderness Camp
4. Stargaze Ridge Wilderness Camp
22mi from Bella Vista · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
PLEASE READ!
Tucked away on 20 semi-secluded acres in Lakehead, CA, this private land borders National Forest land, perfect for those seeking peace, privacy, or family adventure. Hike steep hills to the ridge, stargaze under open skies, or explore nearby attractions like Lake Shasta, Shasta Caverns, the Upper Sacramento River, and other hidden gems, great for fishing, hunting, mushroom foraging, or simply unwinding in nature.
Both camps are located at the end of the road not far from Interstate 5. Behind the gate is our property and a short, fairly steep driveway to the top. Vehicle length limited to 20ft. and trailers limited to 18ft. AWD, 4WD, and FWD recommended. The top is flat and has room to turnaround. The mountains are calling!
Whether you’re here for climbing Castle Crags, boating on Shasta Lake, or enjoying the quiet, this off-the-beaten-path retreat offers a true NorCal wilderness experience. The Upper Sacramento River is just three miles away, with swimming holes, kayaking rapids, and fishing spots which are some of the closest activities without needing to drive on the freeway.
The camps are on the north side (North Camp) and the south side (South Camp) separated by the small home and are shady in the summer late afternoons. First come, first serve bases. Picnic tables, potable water, and power outlets are available.
Conveniences are less than 20 minutes in the little town of Lakehead. It has gas stations, and a nicely stocked general store and Camp Shasta restaurant with great food and a cool mountain vibe!
This is true wilderness, yet only 10 minutes the freeway. Expect mosquitoes, flies, and other bugs. There is poison oak around, but not in the camping area, so please prepare accordingly. There are bears, foxes, deer, snakes, and other wildlife in the area. A bear box is provided for food storage.
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$36
/ night
Wildoak Ranch
5. Wildoak Ranch
26mi from Bella Vista · 1 site
Our ranch was once a working alpaca ranch. We are now retired and still have our two guardian llamas and a flock of chickens.
It is quiet out here—well, except for the cows mooing, roosters crowing, hawks calling, and all the sounds of abundant wildlife, including wild pigs, turkeys, jackrabbits, foxes, raccoons, and distant coyotes.
The night sky is extremely brilliant, so bring your telescope! Long walks on our country roads are relaxing, with seasonal streams that sometimes meander and sometimes rush through the landscape.
We are four miles from the Hooker Creek exit, ten miles to historic Cottonwood, and ten miles to Red Bluff.
The terrain is studded with oak trees, providing plenty of shade.
from
$45
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
María
October 2025
Group trip
We have a blast in this place, is the best view to mount Shasta, is private and so beautiful we star for the weekend and it totally worth it!
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Bianca
September 2025
32 ft Class A
With pets
Nice and quiet surroundings backed up to the river. Easy access to amenities. Beautiful wilderness.
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Mark
September 2025
Weekend Trip to ShastaView
Beautiful land with obviously great views. The treehouse is surrounded by, well . . . trees, with a door and porch looking out onto a meadow. Sitting on the porch with some coffee in the morning was perfect. Much of the road back to the property is flat gravel but the last part is a really rocky, bumpy road. Drive slowly and carefully and reconsider any vehicle with minimal clearance.
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Chelsea
August 2025
Group trip
This was my second time staying at Shasta View and it is such a special place! Very comfortable, and beautiful spots to camp. It is an extremely short walk to the meadow where the mountain is (1 minute), and it is such an incredible view. Plenty of shade in over 90 degree weather for us. The camp kitchen is well equipped and spacious - we loved the sinks for dishwashing. The stream water was clean, cool and refreshing on hot days as well. Feels like you are pretty removed from civilization but town is only 20 minutes away and it is a maximum of 35 minutes to all main attractions around Shasta. Directions were a bit confusing but we all found it and had a great group trip!
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Saschia
August 2025
With pets
LOVED the stove and amenities included. It felt so secluded and peaceful but not too far out in the boonies, which catered well to a diverse group of campers. Would highly recommend!
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Keith
August 2025
3 nights at ShastaView
It's one of my favorite places in the world. Just the right amount of seclusion, and just the right amenities to live simply but comfortably and happily.
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Cari
July 2025
21 ft travel trailer
This place was very conveniently located for us off of the 5. We loved how it had tons of space to back in and turn around. The sound of the river was really nice. The lot is concrete which made levelling very easy.
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Nicolle
June 2025
With pets
This is a magical place. You experience the vision that was made for this place . I had a wonderful time and the location wonderful to experience the surrounding area of mount Shasta easily . I cannot wait to return. Highly recommend if you want to experience nature fully— but have the comforts of a safe place to sleep and a full kitchen to enjoy. Thank you Gary for creating this wonderful space 💜 .
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Lisa
June 2025
With kids
Gary’s property is just beautiful. The kitchen is fully functional, and a great space next to the creek to gather. The field and view of Shasta where you set up the tents is so peaceful. The cabin is cozy and tucked away a bit from the kitchen for privacy. Gary was a great communicator. Highly recommend!
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Brooke
June 2025
Weekend Trip to ShastaView
Exactly as advertised, incredible spot next to a stream. Absolutely beautiful location and Gary was extremely communicative and helpful! We already are planning when we can return.
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