Mariners Point Group Campground
Mariners Point Campground is located where the Pit and Squaw arm of Shasta Lake come together and offers sites to both tent and RV campers. Visitors to this area can enjoy boating and fishing at the nearby Shasta Lake or hiking around the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| 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). |
All campsites have picnic tables, grills, fire rings, and parking spurs. Portable toilets are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From I-5 take the Mountain Gate/Wonderland Blvd. Exit and go east to Bear Mountain Road. At Dry Creek Road go left to Silverthorn Road (take left Y) Follow Silverthorn Road toward the resort and take the left turn prior to entering resort. Campground is behind gate.
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.7525° N, 122.2536° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
15 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
36 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 ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 12.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.1 miJones Valley Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 2.2 mi
- 8.5 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 8.7 mi
Trails nearby
- 2 miClikapudi ↗8.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miClikapudi A0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miClikapudi B0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miClikapudi C1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miBailey Cove2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.7 miEast Packers0.4 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 six miles away in Jones Valley. 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mariners Point Group Campground?
Sites at Mariners Point Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mariners Point Group Campground?
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 Mariners Point Group Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mariners Point Group Campground have?
2 sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mariners Point Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 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 Mariners Point Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mariners Point Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mariners Point Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Mariners Point Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mariners Point Group Campground?
The nearest public boat ramp is six miles away in Jones Valley. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mariners Point Group Campground?
Redding, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Mariners Point Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Jones Valley Campground (2 mi, first-come), Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area (2 mi, first-come), and Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area (2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby