Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area
Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed/Day Use Area is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Dispersed Area has no facilities and is pack in/pack out in winter months typically Mid September to Mid May - no fees are due during that time.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| picnic | 21 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option |
Provided trash service and portable toilets in season. This is a shoreline area with no formal sites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is located 15 miles north of Redding from I-5. Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Oasis Road exit. Take a right at the stop sign from the ramp follow road for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Bear Mountain Rd for about 5 miles, turn left at the stop sign to stay on Bear Mtn Rd.
| Coordinates | 40.7288° N, 122.2301° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check or cash refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
38 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 8.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 12 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 1 mi
- 1.1 miJones Valley Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 9.5 mi
- 10.1 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miClikapudi ↗8.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miClikapudi A0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miClikapudi B0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miClikapudi C1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Phillips Brothers MillHistoric district · Oak Run · 12.8 mi
- Pine Street SchoolBuilding · Redding · 12.8 mi
- Edward Frisbie HouseBuilding · Redding · 12.9 mi
Natural features
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. Wildlife is abundant in the area.
Recreation
A public boat ramp is located approximately 2 miles away at Jones Valley (dependent on water level), but informal mooring is allowed if the water levels are sufficient. This area is popular for water skiing and jet skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area?
No. Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area?
Nothing. Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is listed as free. Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option
How many sites does Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area have?
42 sites, including 21 standard sites without power and 21 picnic.
Source: Site mix
Are pets allowed at Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area. Leash rules apply.
What is there to do at Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area?
A public boat ramp is located approximately 2 miles away at Jones Valley (dependent on water level), but informal mooring is allowed if the water levels are sufficient. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area (under 0.1 mi, first-come), Upper Jones Valley Campground (0.1 mi, first-come), and Lower Jones Valley (0.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby