Shasta LakeCalifornia
The city of Shasta Lake, known as Central Valley or CV prior to incorporation, is a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is the closest settlement to Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake reservoir, which are popular tourist destinations.
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About Shasta Lake
Set in the northwestern part of California, Shasta Lake is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 10,244.
Officially, Shasta Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 940 residents per square mile.
What Makes Shasta Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Shasta Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,244.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Shasta Lake
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Shasta Lake
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Oasis Fun Center · Theme park
- Wintu Cultural Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shasta Lake
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Shasta Lake
- Central Valley High
- Gateway Community Day
- Gateway Educational Options
- Grand Oaks Elementary
- Mountain Lakes High
- Shasta Lake
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.