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Local favourite lake · Shasta, California

Shadows

Shadows is a lake in Shasta, California.

Shadows: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shadows

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Shadows — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.58221, -122.39027. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shadows full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shadows yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Shadows?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Shadows?

    Nearby: Mount Shasta (sanctuary, 1 km), Turtle Bay Exploration Park (sanctuary, 2 km), McConnell Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 2 km), Sundial Bridge (attraction, 2 km), Lake Redding Park (lake, 2 km), Pilgrim Congregational Church (church, 2 km).