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Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Old Station Dump Site · 53.5 mi
Coordinates
40.8286, -122.4245
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.8286° N · 122.4245° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Gooseneck Cove is one of four boat-access only campgrounds on Shasta lake. It is located on the upper Sacramento arm of Shasta Lake. Whether or not the access is difficult varies depends on the current lake levels, this is a Pack In, Pack Out campground.

From the USFS.

Is Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground free?

Yes. Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground?

This is a boat access only campground located on the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, closet USFS boat ramp is Antlers, with a $17/day launch fee.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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