Lakehead, CA

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Elevated view of a steel bridge spanning Shasta Lake, with vehicles traversing the roadway. A scenic landscape of mountains and water surrounds the structure.  Lakehead, California, USA
Elevated view of a steel bridge spanning Shasta Lake, with vehicles traversing the roadway. A scenic landscape of mountains and water surrounds the structure.  Lakehead, California, USA
Interstate bridge
Lake Shasta
Super cool caves with formations made over millions of years with water.

Where to stay in Lakehead

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Lakehead-Lakeshore

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

While visiting Lakehead-Lakeshore, you might make a stop by sights like Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Shasta Lake.

Lakehead-Lakeshore
The Inn at Shasta Lake

The Inn at Shasta Lake

3 out of 5
18026 Obrien Inlet Road Lakehead CA
The price is ¥11,465 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
¥11,465
¥12,612 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lakehead. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (788 reviews)
Great value! Room was clean and comfortable. Was a perfect getaway for me and my husband. Will definitely be coming back.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Inn at Shasta Lake
Lakefront, 50 Guests, Paradise Estates, Reunions   - , Weddings, Work Retreats

Lakefront, 50 Guests, Paradise Estates, Reunions - , Weddings, Work Retreats

Lakehead CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lakehead. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National ...
Lakefront, 50 Guests, Paradise Estates, Reunions - , Weddings, Work Retreats
Haven on the Lake

Haven on the Lake

Lakehead CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lakehead. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The host was responsive. The house had the consciences of home. The kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was nice.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Haven on the Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lovely mountain home w/ large deck and forest view

Lovely mountain home w/ large deck and forest view

Lakehead CA
Stay at this cabin in Lakehead. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Shasta Caverns and Shasta Lake are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
The listing was accurate and the host was very attentive to our communications and questions. The place was a very nice place for peace and quiet time. The weather was active while we were there, but the host checked in on us and made sure everything went well.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Lovely mountain home w/ large deck and forest view
Haven on the Lake

Haven on the Lake

Lakehead CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lakehead. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The host was responsive. The house had the consciences of home. The kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was nice.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Haven on the Lake
LAKE FRONT ON SHASTA LAKE, NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS!

LAKE FRONT ON SHASTA LAKE, NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS!

Lakehead CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lakehead. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Great in all advertised ways, I definitely recommend staying here while visiting Shasta lake. My only complaints are: - some trash was left in a dresser drawer that should have been checked and cleaned out before we arrived- there's a single step on the deck that's easy to miss (we had one fall, ...

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

LAKE FRONT ON SHASTA LAKE, NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lakehead

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
16
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
8
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice people, beautiful area

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We arrived in the dark and left in the dark, but it was better than driving on into Redding or Sacramento

3/5 - Okay

Beef

Not a Lodge, a small Motel. Rooms were clean but needed better pillows, black out curtains.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place for history and scenic stops.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We live in Redding and wanted a place away from home to spend our Anniversary. We went on in to Dunsmuir the next day and had breakfast at Penny's Diner. Highly recommend the restaurant, very retro, and good food.

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