What to do and see in Mount Shasta, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 30, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

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. Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mount Shasta Ranger District 204 West Alma, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 +1 916-926-4511
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Reviewed By FloridaLady - Summerfield, United States

This place looks like something you’d see in a travel magazine. It’s a great place to fish, hike, canoe, etc and enjoy the beautiful scenery. One of the most serene places in all of California.

2. Jack Trout Fly Fishing

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5.0 based on 355 reviews

Jack Trout Fly Fishing

The world's foremost one day fly fishing guides. We supply gear and offer great lunches in addition to lessons, float trips, since 1994 Jack Trout Fly Fishing International has been a leader for worldwide one day trips for fly fishing. Beginners to advanced welcomed.

3. Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, CA http://visitmtshasta.com
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5.0 based on 472 reviews

Mount Shasta

Reviewed By 451dennisy - Belmont, United States

Wow! What a majestic mountain! The snowcaps, cloud and cloudless covers (depending on the time of year, the weather & time of day), views are all majestic! The drive from north-south has the more impressive sights from I-5...especially when you come around the curve in the road!

4. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum

1 N Old Stage Rd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067-9701 +1 530-926-5508 [email protected] http://mtshastamuseum.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum

DECEMBER 9 TO MARCH 27: 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 324rands

This is a well organized, fun museum, which offers a lot to adults, families, and even younger children. The museum has artifacts from native Americans, mostly baskets and pictures; information about the railroad, with a place to sit and drive the locomotive. The gift shop has a nice variety of items, including jewelry made by local artists. Next door is the oldest hatchery west of the Mississippi!

5. Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreation Area

Mount Shasta, CA http://NPS.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreation Area

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.

6. Lake Siskiyou

Mount Shasta, CA 96067 +1 530-926-2610 http://www.lakesiskiyouresort.com
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

Lake Siskiyou

Reviewed By sheikkila - San Francisco, United States

The lake itself is fabulous, to avoid crowds, limit time at the Siskiyou camp, unfortunately the only place to rent kayaks or paddle boards. The beach gets super crowded with families, grab your kayak and head out in the AM and then spend time on one of the state beaches instead of on their beach.

7. Mount Shasta City Park

1315 Nixon Rd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067-8900 +1 530-926-2494 http://msrec.org/city-park/
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Mount Shasta City Park

Reviewed By Wanderlustforeva123

Our little girl loves the playground here. Was begging every day to go back and meet new little friends. The water from the headwaters of the Sacramento are the best I've tasted in my life! Nice big grassy area to practice yoga or play frisbee while the kids play. And some picnic tables and such to eat. Great with small kids. Have to watch them as you do at all parks, there is many different walks of life there doing their thing, but the vibes are really good and it's an awesome park.

8. Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery

1 N Old Stage Rd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067-9701 +1 530-926-2215 http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery

9. Castle Lake

Mount Shasta, CA http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110514&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003705&navid=110130000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&reci
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Castle Lake

Reviewed By 107geoffm

Short 7 mile drive from main road to Castle Lake. Road paved to the lake including parking area. Easy trail around the lake with numerous spots along the trail for swimming or wading in the lake to cool off. There are not any large areas around the lake (except for one area near the parking lot with a picnic table) for groups to gather, picnic, hang out for the day. This lake is great for scenic easy hike around the lake.

10. Mount Shasta Board & Ski Park

Interstate 5 via Hwy. 89, Mount Shasta, CA +1 530-926-8610 [email protected] http://www.skipark.com/
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4.0 based on 54 reviews

Mount Shasta Board & Ski Park

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 luckyfishinghats

This ski resort is very family friendly and the lift tickets are far cheaper than in Tahoe. The lift lines are also shorter!

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