Shasta Dam Visitors Center - Shasta Lake, California

Shasta Dam Visitors Center

Located in Shasta Lake, California, the Shasta Dam Visitors Center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, nature, and scenic views. Address: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019, United States. Phone: 530-247-8555. Website: usbr.gov.

Specialties:

• Visitor center
• Nature preserve
• Tourist attraction

Other points of interest:

• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Good for kids

Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including a movie about the building of the dam, designed by Frank T Crowe, who had just finished the Hoover Dam. The 'dam tour' is a highlight of the visit, offering a unique glimpse into the history of the dam. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Sundial Bridge in Redding and the Sacramento River offer a scenic 40-mile round-trip bike ride.

Reviews and ratings:

This company has 255 reviews on Google My Business, with an average rating of 4.6/5. Reviewers praise the visitor center's well-kept park with picnic benches and plenty of shade, making it an ideal spot for family outings and picnics.

👍 Reviews of Shasta Dam Visitors Center

Al L.

4/5

Great movie about the building of the dam. Designed by Frank T Crowe, who had just finished the Hoover Dam. Don’t miss the “dam tour”

Steve W.

5/5

We ride our e-bikes from the Sundial Bridge in Redding, along the Sacramento River, to the top of Shasta Dam every year. It's approximately 40 miles round trip.
It's a beautiful ride with bridges, tunnels, and plenty of beautiful views along the way.
We bring lunch and enjoy the well-kept park at the visitor center with picnic benches and plenty of shade.

Melissa S.

1/5

The scenery is beautiful. Be aware if you take the tour you may be turned away. The rules are stricter than TSA to get on an airplane and if you think you will just throw something away that is in your pocket before you go in think again. They will ban you for 2 hours until the next tour. There is no logic or reasoning in their thinking. They may as well shut the tours down and fire all of those people.

chris ?. M.

5/5

The dam is really amazing. Make sure you watch the very well done film while you're there!

David C.

5/5

It’s breathtaking! If you like to go fishing with smallmouth bass or tell your great grandchildren about in terms of taste and size!
Go at least once to this marvelous place !(and restore your faith in the natural elements and that someone, our Creator, very generously wanted us to enjoy this spectacular environment!

Mike B.

4/5

As usual visitor center closed, but there is lots of parking and even without being open lots to see. Great grounds for a picnic scenic views and views of grounds spectacular. Unfortunately as we pulledbup on motorcycles a thunder storm developed. Needless to say no walks on the dam. Lake almost completely full. Worth the trip!!!

marcus B.

5/5

Very informative and educational. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It was a beautiful and joyful visit

Kat C.

5/5

It was my first time to see the Shasta Dam. We went to the Visitors Center where the guides are really friendly and knowledgeable. We watched a movie and then walked over the bridge. I was too scared to take the elevator to the bottom. It's the largest elevator in the United States. It's beautiful scenery and free!