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Iron Canyon Reservoir is
located in Shasta County in the Shasta-Trinity National
Forest. Located at an elevation of 2,665 feet, the reservoir
is found on Iron Canyon Creek. The earthfill dam was
completed in 1965 and is owned and operated by the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company (PG & E).
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Statistics
Crest Length: 1038 feet
Crest Width: 30 feet
Dam Height: 210 feet
Reservoir Capacity: 24,300 acre-feet
Surface Area: 510 acres
Shoreline: 15 miles
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Recreational activities at
Iron Canyon Reservoir include camping, fishing, boating,
hiking, four-wheeling, and picnicking. The reservoir is
operated by PG & E. More information can be obtained from PG
& E by calling (916) 386-5164 or at PG & E's website at
http://www.pge.com/about_us/environment/recreational_areas/pit_river/index.htmlll.
Visitors often enjoy the
surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest. More information
about recreational activities in the forest is available
from the U.S. Forest Service, Shasta Lake Information Center
at 14225 Holiday Road, Redding, CA 96003, by calling (530)
275-1589, or at the Forest Service webpage at
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/shastatrinity/. Information
about water levels can be obtained at (530) 832-5161 or on
the internet at
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/reservoir.html.
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Fishing & Boating |
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Iron Canyon Reservoir contains trout
which can be caught from the readily accessible
shoreline or by boat. Stocking updates for Iron Canyon
Reservoir can be obtained from the Department of Fish
and Game's website at
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishplant/index.htmlll. The
reservoir levels change due to fluctuating power needs
and weather, and speedboats and water-skiing are not
permitted. Larger boats with deep draft are not
recommended due to shallow lake levels, but owners of
smaller, low-speed boats find Iron Canyon Reservoir
ideal.
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Camping & Picnicking |
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Iron Canyon Reservoir has two
established campgrounds, but camping is also permitted
outside the campgrounds. Deadlun Campground, operated by
the U.S. Forest Service, has 30 campsites with a maximum
length for RVs of 24 feet. The campground, which has no
fee, is first-come first-served, and has vault toilets
but no piped water. More information can be obtained
from the Shasta Lake Information Center at (530)
275-1889. Hawkins Landing Campground has a fee and is
owned by PG & E. The campground has ten campsites and a
boat ramp. For more information about the PG & E
campground, call (916) 386-5164.
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Hiking & Backcountry Driving |
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Primitive, unimproved trails skirt
the lake and provide fishing and lake access. The
Pacific Crest Trail follows the ridge of the north rim
of the Iron Canyon Basin.
Primitive roads and jeep trails
radiate from Iron Canyon Reservoir. Many are suited only
for high clearance and/or four-wheel drive vehicles and
offer numerous opportunities for challenging extended
loop trips. Off-road driving is permitted, but visitors
must respect the rights of private property owners. |
Iron Canyon Reservoir is
located in Shasta County, northeast of Redding. From
Interstate 5, take Highway 299 east to Big Bend Road (County
Road 7M11). Follow Big Bend Road through the town of Big
Bend to Iron Canyon Reservoir. |
