Lake Shasta Houseboat Rental

Not only is Lake Shasta known for it's incredible views of Mount Shasta, but it's also known as the "houseboat capital of the world", with over 400 rental houseboats available from the lake's many marinas. A Lake Shasta houseboat vacation not only affords you great views, fishing, water sports and relaxation, but, with over 365 miles of shoreline, plenty of places to explore, many of which are only accessible by houseboats and other watercraft.

Located in Northern California, 200 miles from Sacramento and 10 miles north of Redding, Lake Shasta is a man-made lake which backs up three rivers, the Sacramento, the McCloud, and the Pit, making it California's second largest lake after Lake Tahoe. Noted for sunshine and warm weather for more than half of the year, Lake Shasta is well-suited for a houseboat vacation.

While there are over 10 marinas to rent houseboats, we'll focus on three.

Silverthorn Resort & Marina

Silverthorn Resort & Marina is located on the southeast side of Lake Shasta, on the Pit River Arm, a popular area on the Lake for houseboating.

Silverthorn Resort offers 4 models of houseboats for rent, which sleep anywhere from 10 to 16 adults.

All rentals come with:

• Fully-railed decks
• Swim platforms
• Slides
• Sundecks
• BBQs
• Air conditioning
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Dishes, pots, pans and silverware

The more luxurious Queen I and II offer private state rooms and hot tub. As rates may change each season, you can call 1-800-332-3044 or email reserve@silverthornresort.com to request rate information for a Lake Shasta houseboat.

Packers Bay Marina 

Packers Bay Marina is located just northwest of the Pit River Bridge, and offers 28 luxury houseboats in 5 different models
from the smallest, The Admiral, a 55' x 14' houseboat which sleeps 10 persons, to the largest, The Constellation, a 65' x 16' houseboat which sleeps 16 persons.

All Packer Bay Marina houseboats come equipped with:

• Oven
• 162 qt. ice chest
• Gas BBQ
• Generator
• Evap cooler or AC
• Microwave oven
• CD player

The Constellation and The Horizon (a 56' X 15' houseboat sleeping 14 persons) also have private state rooms, a dishwasher, slide, TV and satellite dish. Call them at 800-331-3137 for more information.

Antlers Resort & Marina

Antlers Resort & Marina is located on the Sacramento Arm of Lake Shasta, and has been in business for over 40 years. In addition to houseboat rentals you can also find competition ski boat rentals, patio boat rentals, jet ski rentals, and fishing boat rentals. They offer 9 models of houseboats to rent. Their cheapest houseboat is the Deluxe Lakecruiser which sleeps 12. Their most expensive is the 2006 Orion, which sleeps 19 and includes a hot tub and wet bar.

The Lakecruiser offers such amenities as: 

• 2 RV style refrigerators and freezers
• microwave
• Gas stove and oven
• TV/VCR
• Barbecue
• 1.5 bathrooms
• Storage closet
• Depth finder
• Evaporative Cooler
• Generator
• Slide and swim step
• Large upper deck for sunbathing or sleeping

while the more expensive models may include things like: 

• Air conditioner
• GPS/fish finder depth finder
• Hot tub
• Fireplace
• Wet bar
• Wine refrigerator
• Satellite TV
• Back-up camera

Call Antlers Resort & Marina at 800-238-3924 or email: antlers@shastalakevacations.com for more information.

Other places to rent houseboats on Lake Shasta:

• Bridge Bay Resort: 530-275-3021
• Digger Bay Marina: 530-275-3072
• Holiday Harbor: 530-238-2383
• Jones Valley Resort: 530-275-7950
• Shasta Marina Resort: 530-238-2284
• Sugarloaf Marina: 530-238-2711

Other things to see in the Lake Shasta area:

• Mount Shasta - the largest volcanic peak in the contiguous U.S.
• Lake Shasta Caverns
• Samwel Cave
• Shasta Dam Trails
  

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