Nelson Point
Nelson Point Campground is situated along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, easily accessible from 1-5 and located nearby many other recreation areas on Shasta Lake.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 60 / 16 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). |
The campground is available for group rental on a reservation basis from May 13-September 11. Reservations are not allowed for individual family camping during the peak season unless the entire campground is reserved. All campsites have a grill or stove, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | June 2 to Sept. 12 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Group campground reservations are required @ Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 Family campground April 1 - June 3 open only as needed for overflow $25/Night. |
| Fees | Group Campground = $ 110 per night, max group size = 60 Family Campground $20/Night |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road/Gregory Creek Rd. Go west to Salt Creek exit, and then north to Conflict Point Road (From the north, take Salt Creek exit and then go south to Conflict Point Road). Go approximately.5 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Lakehead, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8483° N, 122.3458° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
31 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
32 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 ↗ | 13.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 18.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.8 mi |
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At Nelson’s Campground.. really nice place!
Worth a stop
Lake Shasta Caverns is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.
- 2.7 mi
- 3.1 mi
- 6 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.7 miBailey Cove2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miPackers Overlook0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miWaters Gulch2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miPackers Fish Loop0.7 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
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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.
Recreation
The nearest public boat ramp is 6 miles away at Antlers. Nearby lakeside resorts offer boat rentals and fuel. Shasta Lake is popular for power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Anglers can fish for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Nelson Point?
Sites at Nelson Point are reservable on Recreation.gov. Group campground reservations are required @ Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 Family campground April 1 - June 3 open only as needed for overflow $25/Night. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Nelson Point?
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Nelson Point?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Nelson Point open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June 2 to Sept. 12.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Nelson Point have?
10 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Nelson Point?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Nelson Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Nelson Point. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Nelson Point?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Nelson Point?
The nearest public boat ramp is 6 miles away at Antlers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Nelson Point?
Lakehead, California. Lake Shasta Caverns is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there
What if Nelson Point is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Salt Creek Dispersed Area (0.6 mi, first-come), Lakeshore East (2.7 mi), and Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (2.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby