Shasta is a great lake to spend time on. Its not too much of a party lake.... But it is a truly EPIC VACATION DESTINATION. The launch ramps vary depending on where you get your houseboat from. For the most part they are angled like the ones at Castaic. The only difference is that alot of the ramps are beat up and are not as clean and kept up as the ones in Castaic. However, you shouldn't have any problem dropping your boat. Once your in the water you will realize the paradise your in. There is an endless amount of coves that you can adventure in with out being disturbed. All and all its worth towing your boat up there and dont worry about the ramps. HAVE A GREAT TIME

Had my hawaiian on shasta about 6 years ago and it was great! I don't think they had ever seen a jet boat up there or at least they acted that way. Anyway, the lake is AWESOM,can go forever. We would go out right before dusk and the lake was glass, I would ski until it was to dark to see me when I fell! You will love it!