Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta ( SHASS-tə; Shasta: Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki; Karuk: Úytaahkoo) is a potentially active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California.
A mountain, 9 mi northeast of Mount Shasta
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 204K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Mount Shasta is the nearest base
Mount Shasta is 9 miles southwest, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun and Sep
June and September are the mild months, with highs of 79–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Mount Shasta. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta ( SHASS-tə; Shasta: Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki; Karuk: Úytaahkoo) is a potentially active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. At an elevation of 14,179 ft (4,322 m), it is the second-highest peak in the Cascades and the fifth-highest in the state. Mount Shasta has an estimated volume of 85 cubic miles (350 cubic kilometers), which makes it the most voluminous stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
The mountain and surrounding area are part of the Shasta–Trinity National Forest.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 14,180 ft
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark (1976)
- Wikipedia readers
- 204K a year
Where to stay near Mount Shasta
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Mount Shasta (20) and Weed (11).
Mount Shasta
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,071 people
9 mi southwest of Mount Shasta
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Mount Shasta | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Shasta | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 20 10 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,071 | $330K | C+ |
| Weed | 10 mi west | 15 min | 11 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,603 | $260K | C− |
| McCloud 21% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 10 4 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 829 | $328K | — |
| Dunsmuir 27% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 20 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,587 | $279K | B− |
| Castella 48% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 204 | $318K | — |
| Tennant 66% vacation homes | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 71 | $66K | — |
| Montague | 28 mi northwest | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,157 | $184K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Shasta
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
39 mi WaterfallBurney Falls
112 mi WaterfallMossbrae Falls
54 mi National MonumentTule Lake National Monument5K visitors a year
41 mi National MonumentLava Beds National Monument144K visitors a year26 mi Ski areaMt. Shasta Ski Park36 runs · 2,081 ft vertical
61 mi National forestShasta–Trinity National Forest
54 mi Ski areaMount Ashland39 runs · 1,160 ft vertical
39 mi GardenMount Shasta City ParkPhoto credits
Burney Falls: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Tule Lake National Monument: Russell Lee, Public domain · Lava Beds National Monument: U.S. National Park Service, Public domain · Shasta–Trinity National Forest: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Ashland: Alex Lockhart, Public domain · Mount Shasta City Park: Daniel Mayer (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Mount Shasta
What town is Mount Shasta near?
Mount Shasta, CA, about 9 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Mount Shasta?
June and September, with highs of 79–81°.
What is the closest airport to Mount Shasta?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 62 miles away. The nearest big hub is Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 184 miles.
Where should I stay near Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta (9 mi, 20 places to stay), Weed (10 mi, 11 places to stay) and McCloud (11 mi, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Mount Shasta
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Mount Shasta’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.