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Sacramento River (Shasta County) Access

The Sacramento River Rail Trail in Shasta County offers multiple BLM-managed trailheads (Keswick Dam, Rock Creek, Keswick Boat Launch, and Shasta Dam) providing access to an 11-mile paved non-motorized trail along Keswick Reservoir with river access for fishing and kayak launching.

Keswick Boat Launch features a paved boat ramp, while Keswick Dam Trailhead offers shoreline fishing access via the Fishermen's Trail; note that potable water is only available at the northernmost Shasta Dam trailhead and cell reception is weak throughout the area.


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