A Packing Guide for Your Shasta Lake Getaway
When preparing for your Shasta Lake vacation, packing the right items is essential for making the most of your stay. Whether you’re staying in one of our houseboats, enjoying our RV Campground, or simply renting a boat on Shasta Lake, there are a few important things you should bring to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Bed linens: Sleeping bags, sheets, blankets, etc.
- Your special pillows (standard pillows provided)
- Dish towels, sponges, wash towel, & oven mitts
- Bath/beach towels, hand towels, face cloths, & bath mat
- Hair dryer, curling iron, & toiletries
- Paper plates, napkins, & paper towels
- Foil & plastic wrap & plastic storage bags
- Food & beverages
- Spices & condiments
- BBQ utensils
- Special cooking utensils not listed on houseboat amenities
- Cards & games
- Camera
- Hats, visors, sunscreen, & sunglasses
- Music device, auxiliary cord, portable speakers
- First aid kit
- Flash light
- Binoculars
- Fishing gear
- Shovel
- Inflatable rafts
- Insect repellant
- Books & magazines
- Child’s life vest
- Coffee filters (regular size)
Houseboats: What we provide
| KITCHEN | BATHROOMS | GENERAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cereal bowls | Shower curtain | Houseboat Operations Manual |
| Coffee cups | Biodegradable toilet paper (3 extra rolls) | S.O.S. flag |
| Drinking glasses | Sanitary bags | Dustpan/broom |
| Dinner plates | Happy Camper (septic chemicals) | Mop/bucket |
| Salad/pie plates | Bathroom wastebaskets with extra liners | 2 ashtrays with matches |
| Trash compactor & microwave**** | Drain plug | Fly swatter |
| RV-size gas range & oven (excluding Empress)**** | Shasta Lake map | |
| Standard-size gas range & oven (Empress only)**** | Large dining table | |
| Microwave dish**** | Folding card table with 4 folding chairs | |
| Compactor bags (2 extra)**** | (excluding Empress) | |
| Forks, knives, spoons, 2 serving spoons | Stackable deck chairs | |
| Mixing bowls (sm., med., & lrg.) | 1 ice chest (171-quart) | |
| Paring knife | Propane BBQ | |
| Spatula | Catalytic propane heater | |
| Wooden spoon | Air conditioner | |
| Cheese grater | 110 volt generator | |
| Potato masher | Electrical outlets | |
| Pancake turner | AM/FM stereo/CD player/iPod adapter | |
| Meat fork | Cigarette lighter | |
| Plain spoon & slotted spoon | Fire extinguishers | |
| Ladle | Emergency life vests | |
| Tongs | 55-gallon fuel tank (averages 24 hours cruising per tank) | |
| Wire whisk | 100-gallon septic tank | |
| Utensil tray | 300-gallon greywater tanks–Empress, Grand Marquis | |
| Pitcher | 280-230-gallon greywater tanks–all other boats | |
| Platter | 6-gallon quick recovery water heater | |
| Stovetop percolator (upon request) | 41-gallon freshwater tank (filled–no charge) | |
| Cookie sheet and baking dish | Pillow with slip covers (same # as boat capacity) | |
| Pots (small, medium, and large) | Gaucho beds 57″ x 74″ | |
| 2 iron skillets or saucepans | Double beds 57″ x 74″ | |
| Colander and strainer | Single beds 30″ x 74″ | |
| Coffee maker (coffee filters not included) | Paper towel holder–Empress State Room Beds 54″ x 80″ | |
| Broiler pan | ||
| Dish pan | ||
| 33-gallon garbage can with extra liners | ||
| Biodegradable dish soap | ||
| Dish drainer with utensil drainer and drainer tray | ||
| Kitchen wastebasket with extra liners | ||
| Drain plug | ||
| Note: **** Only on Empress, Grand Marquis, Marquis, and Ambassador |
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