Marina for Sale: Holiday Harbor Marina and RV Park
Overview
Holiday Harbor Resort and Marina is a longstanding marina and houseboat/boat rental facility, established in 1964, and under the same family ownership since 1982.
The facility enjoys a premier California location, nestled on the picturesque McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta, in Lakehead, California (Shasta County). Proximity to major population centers (San Francisco, CA – Sacramento, CA – Medford, OR – Reno, NV) and easy access to I-5 ensures an ongoing access to a strong, growing customer base.
The diversified operation boasts a mix of income sources, including 314+/- Floating wet slips for private moorage, 27 FHU RV campsites, a profitable rental fleet of houseboats and small boats, rental of watersport equipment, a general store & gift shop, and robust fuel and retail sales. There is also a vacant restaurant on site. This diversification mitigates risk and ensures the potential for year-round profitability.
The facility operates on United States Forest Service (USFS) land, under a special use permit. Under the current USFS permit, permitted uses allow for some expansion of the current business lines (wet slips and boat rentals), as well the activation/reactivation of additional business lines, such as restaurant/food service, charters (parasail, ski/wakeboard school, personal watercraft/jet ski rentals, etc.).
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (USFS) SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUMMARY
In 2025, the Seller undertook re-permitting the facility, working with USFS towards issuance of a new permit. This in-hand permit, awaiting execution, contains the following general terms.
Term: Expires 12/31/2044
USFS Land Use Fees: Graduated Rate Fee System
It should be noted that a change of ownership would require a new permit application and execution. Much of the recent work, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, should work in the new buyer’s favor during their permit application process.
Michelle Ash, Marina Investment & Marketing Adviser
SIMPLY MARINAS
4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 470
Coral Gables, FL 33146
ash1@simplymarinas.com
305-439-9581
Eric Israel, Broker of Record
Virtual Realty Group Inc.
CA License #: 01412095
92 corporate park. Suite 744
Irvine, CA 92606
TeamVRG@gmail.com
949-302-8100
Highlights
- Operating on United States Forest Service (USFS) land, under a special use permit (No Fee Simply Real Estate)
- Marina
- Boat moorage
- 314+/- Floating wet slips for private moorage (140 small boat slips and 174 houseboat slips out of 190 permitted)
- Additional floating wet slips for the houseboat and small boat rental fleet
- Fuel dock, pump-out station
- Courtesy dock
- Floating building with marina manager’s office, rest rooms, and service & repair shop
- Boat moorage
- RV Campground
- 27 Full Hookup RV Sites with 50amp electrical service
- Dedicated private dockage for lease
- Bathhouse, laundry facilities, swim area
- Houseboat Rentals, Small Boat Rentals and Accessory Rentals
- 50 houseboats in active service (58 total in fleet, 8 currently offline; 70 allowed under USFS permit)
- 25 small boat rentals (Ski boats, fishing boats, pontoon boats)
- Paddleboards, kayaks, wakeboard, wakesurf, foil, ski, tube rentals
- Upland Buildings
- Two-Story Upland Building (general store & gift shop, reservation office, restrooms and restaurant (restaurant closed as of 2019)
- Administrative building
- RV office for campground host
- Shop building with a storage yard
- Ample parking, boat launch, and asphalt roads
- Prime Location:
- Proximity to major population centers (San Francisco, CA – Sacramento, CA – Medford, OR – Reno, NV) and easy access to I-5
- Competitive Advantages
- Expansive Size: Ample space to accommodate boats, RVs, and future growth.
- Diverse Amenities: Offers everything guests need for a memorable lakeside experience.
- Experienced Staff: Dedicated and knowledgeable team with a long history with the company.
- One of the largest Houseboat facilities on Lake Shasta
- Unmatched Reputation
- Holiday Harbor is known for its exceptional customer service, fostering repeat business and positive word-of-mouth.
- Absentee Owned and Operated
- Fully staffed operation. The owners live out of state and are not involved in the day-to-day operation
The Opportunity
Holiday Harbor operates well below the ceiling of its USFS special use permit, and the current ownership has identified several, concrete, permit-supported growth vectors:
- Private houseboat slip expansion
- RV park expansion
- Houseboat/small boat rental fleet expansion
- Re-activate parasailing and ski/wakeboard school
- Re-activate the restaurant
Taken together, these opportunities suggest that a new owner with the appetite to activate permitted but dormant uses could materially grow revenue without requiring a new permit, major entitlement work, or speculative infrastructure investment.
Location
The facility operates on United States Forest Service (USFS) land, under a special use permit. It should be noted that a change of ownership would require a new permit application and execution. Much of the recent work, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, should work in the new buyer’s favor during their permit application process.
Situated on Lake Shasta, considered the houseboating capital of the world and a renowned destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Holiday Harbor’s prime location is just 1-mile off Interstate-5 and across from Lake Shasta Caverns. The only marina on the scenic McCloud River Arm of the lake, Holiday Harbor is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the ongoing demand for recreational houseboats and RV experiences in California.
Holiday Harbor is a short drive from Redding, Chico, Sacramento, San Francisco, Reno and is even easily reachable for guests from Oregon and Washington. The facility is perfectly located close enough for a short drive, and just far enough to get away from it all.
Rich in history and breathtaking scenic beauty, this region offers something for everyone. The area is perfect for a host of recreational activities – from relaxing houseboat stays to exciting water adventures. Boat rentals from Holiday Harbor make it easy to explore the local attractions located within the more than 365 miles of shoreline that make Lake Shasta a fishermen’s and watersports enthusiast’s paradise.
- Prime Location on the McCloud River Arm of Lake Shasta
- Easy driving access – Just 1-mile off Interstate-5
- 20 minutes from Redding, CA
- 5 hours north of Sacramento, CA
- 5 hours from San Francisco, CA
- 2 hours from Medford, OR
- 4 hours from Reno, NV
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