Posted in Northern California Nature, On The Water June 19, 2017 by Jill S.

This Northern California Lake Is An Outdoor Lover’s Paradise

If you love hanging out on the water, there’s no better place in all of Northern California than the largest reservoir in the whole state. Shasta Lake is the best destination in Northern California for boating and family fun in the sun. Whether you paddle around in a kayak, go tubing, or rent a houseboat, you will leave Shasta Lake feeling satisfied and relaxed.

Shasta Lake is a 30,000-acre/12,140-hectare reservoir located right off - and under - Interstate-5. The major freeway zooms right over it on a bridge that crosses one of the reservoir's many "fingers."

Shasta Lake is great for all types of recreation, but the most iconic way to vacation on this lake is to rent out a houseboat.

Houseboat rentals around the lake offer everything from basic models with comfortable camping-like accommodations to multi-tiered, floating palaces, with whirlpool spas, gourmet kitchens, and master suites with flat-screen TVs.

Houseboats make for an incredible home base while you stay at the lake.

You and your family can relax and soak in the sparkling blue waters of Shasta Lake and the surrounding hills from the deck of your houseboat while you cruise around.

It's an experience that is as relaxing or as exciting as you want it to be.

If you feel like a dip, you can go tubing...

With almost 370 miles of shoreline that is full of secluded coves, hiking trails, and red dirt that strikingly contrasts with the emerald water of the lake, Shasta is an ideal place to get away from other people if you are seeking a remote, relaxing vacation.

But, of course, it's also a very social place if that's what you are seeking. Many families rent out a few houseboats as a group so there are plenty of siblings, cousins, and friends to play and explore with throughout the entire visit to the lake.

Boaters are also notoriously friendly, so if you like meeting people on your vacations, just pull up and say howdy!

There’s really nothing like a Shasta Lake houseboat vacation. Take a look at this fun filled vacation to see what we are talking about:

For more information on renting a houseboat on Lake Shasta, click here.

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This Northern California Lake Is An Outdoor Lover’s Paradise

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