Shingletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 2,442, as of the 2020 census. Shingletown is a town located along California State Route 44 in the hills just below Mount Lassen. Shingletown has a history of logging large timber, including pine, fir and cedar. It is also known as "The Gateway to Lassen". Shingletown was originally named Shingle Camp, for the workers who cut roofing slats from timber to supply miners during the Gold Rush era.

Geography

Shingletown is located at 40.49611°N, -121.86361°W, in Northern California, near Lassen Volcanic National Park. As of 2019, the state of California classifies the population of Shingletown as living in a "Very High fire Hazard Severity Zone". Cal Fire plans to trim 1,124 acres of vegetation along Highway 44, the main road through the town, as the highest priority fire safety project in the state.

Climate

Politics

In the state legislature, Shingletown is located in, and. Federally, Shingletown is in.

Economy

Shingletown is home to KRDG and KYTO, two radio stations covering Redding and the surrounding area. Shingletown had a public-use general aviation airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of town. It covered an area of 120 acre and had one runway. It was closed on October 1, 2002, for safety reasons.

Notable people