Shasta district, California, United States

Places to visit near Shingletown

Shingletown is a town in Shasta district, California, United States, home to about 2,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paynes Creek (21 km), Latour Butte (25 km) and Latour Demonstration State Forest (28 km).

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Shingletown, California
Shingletown, Shasta district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shingletown at a glance

Location
Shasta district, California, United States
Population
about 2,283
Coordinates
40.4924° N, 121.8892° W
Places within 50 km
118 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Shingletown

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shingletown: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shingletown

85 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Eagle Canyon Dam (10 km); the best-known is Paynes Creek (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shingletown

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Latour Butte (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Shingletown

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Bear Creek Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shingletown

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Latour Demonstration State Forest (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Shingletown

8 parks within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Coleman National Fish Hatchery (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Shingletown

8 churches within 100 km of Shingletown. The closest is Millville Community Baptist Church (31 km); the best-known is Palo Cedro Community Church (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shingletown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shingletown
  2. 21 km Paynes Creek · lake, Tehama
  3. 26 km Coleman National Fish Hatchery · park, Tehama
  4. 28 km Bear Creek Falls · waterfall, Shasta
  5. 29 km Latour Demonstration State Forest · nature spot, Shasta
  6. 4 km Latour Butte · viewpoint, Shasta
  7. 25 km Back to Shingletown

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    All places near Shingletown by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shingletown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3985Eagle Canyon Dam (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4077Latour Butte (25 km)
    Waterfalls1424Bear Creek Falls (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Latour Demonstration State Forest (28 km)
    Other attractions1011Shingletown (3 km)
    Parks18Coleman National Fish Hatchery (30 km)
    Churches38Millville Community Baptist Church (31 km)
    Beaches & coast07Silverthorn Bay (51 km)
    Forts & heritage36Reading Adobe Site (36 km)
    Caves05Cave Spring (51 km)
    Treks12PCT - California Section N (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ski Island (54 km)
    Museums11Loomis Museum (35 km)

    Shingletown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shingletown?

    Paynes Creek (lake, about 21 km), Shingletown (attraction, about 3 km), Latour Butte (viewpoint, about 25 km), Latour Demonstration State Forest (nature spot, about 28 km), Bear Creek Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Coleman National Fish Hatchery (park, about 30 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shingletown?

    118 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shingletown?

    Eagle Canyon Dam, about 10 km by road; McCumber Reservoir (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shingletown?

    Latour Butte, about 25 km by road; Mount Tehama (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Shingletown?

    Bear Creek Falls, about 8 km by road; Clover Creek Falls (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shingletown?

    Start in Shingletown, visit Paynes Creek, then Coleman National Fish Hatchery, then Bear Creek Falls, then Latour Demonstration State Forest, then Latour Butte, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shingletown?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Shingletown

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shingletown’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Shingletown on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.