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Lake Siskiyou Beach
4.7★ · 567 Google ratings · Mt Shasta, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · paid
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
225 yd of shoreline
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Lake Siskiyou Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for dramatic Mount Shasta views
The mountain view is the standout feature, though cloud cover can obstruct it, particularly in fall and spring.
Visit in August for warm water
Multiple reviewers noted the water temperature is comfortable for swimming during August, while spring visits reported colder conditions.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring water shoes for rocky bottom
The lake bottom has broken shells and rocks that make barefoot wading uncomfortable, though the beach sand itself is clean.
Go on weekdays to avoid crowds
Reviewers reported plenty of beach space during the middle of the week even in summer, while weekend visits.
Bring cash for entrance and rentals
Day-use fees run $1-3 per person, Splash Zone access costs $8 per person, and kayak rentals.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
52°F · overcast
Wind
4 mph from the NNW
UV index
1 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:32 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 Mt Shasta, CA 96067
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Lake Siskiyou Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Lake Siskiyou Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Lake Siskiyou Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
When is Lake Siskiyou Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
