Ellery Creek
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About Ellery Creek
Ellery Creek is a national park campground at Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Shasta County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Ellery Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.0/5 across 21 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Shasta-Trinity National Forest include Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA), Hirz Mountain Lookout, Mccloud Bridge, Moore Creek and Dekkas Rock.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 77 · 2024: 63 · 2025: 73
Location
Address
Lakehead, California
Coordinates
40.9158, -122.2408
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 112 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA)
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Hirz Mountain Lookout
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mccloud Bridge
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Moore Creek
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Dekkas Rock
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Hirz Cabin
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Ellery Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Ellery Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Ellery Creek?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Ellery Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Ellery Creek right now?
Ellery Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Ellery Creek located?
Ellery Creek is located in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, near Lakehead, California.
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