Shingletown, CA

Tucked into the pine-covered foothills along Highway 44, Shingletown offers quiet mountain living just below Mount Lassen. Originally founded during the Gold Rush as a timber outpost supplying shingles for miners, it has grown into a peaceful community surrounded by evergreen forests. Outdoor enthusiasts love being right on the doorstep of Lassen Volcanic National Park, with hiking trails, mountain lakes, and alpine scenery just up the road. Local kids attend elementary and junior high campuses in the Black Butte Union district, while Redding is an easy drive down the mountain for major stores and healthcare. For anyone looking for starry night skies, fresh air, and a relaxed pace among the trees, Shingletown is a welcoming mountain retreat.