Lower Jones Valley Campground is in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, near the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake. Visitors to the campground are close to good fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, boating, and hiking. Nearby Jones Valley Boat Ramp provides access to to the lake. Also nearby, Silverthorn Resort and Jones Valley Resort have marinas with boat rentals.
Lower Jones Valley Campground has 10 campsites which can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. Oak trees provide partial shade for the campsites. Most of the sites are spaced apart enough to offer some privacy. Nearby Upper Jones Valley Campground is used as an overflow campground in the summer, but has a less desirable location away from the water.
| Lower Jones Valley Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | 9 miles east of Shasta Lake City. Exit I-5 at #267 and follow Old Oregon Trail 3 miles to Bear Mountain Road. Go 8½ miles to Dry Creek Rd. Turn left, watch for signs. |
| Elevation: | 1,085 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 18 miles northeast of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 10 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | Single sites 8 (including children), max. 3 tents Double sites 12 people |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle (2 at double sites) ($8 per night fee for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center: | (530) 275-1589 |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations | All campsites at Lower Jones Valley Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | Some accessible features |
| Fees: | $25 per night for single site, $50 for double |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, Noon |
| Lower Jones Valley Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Jones Valley Launch Ramp, Jones Valley Resort, Silverthorn Resort and Marina, Ski Island, Jones Valley Boat Ramp, Clikapudi Trail
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Lower Jones Valley Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Lower Jones Valley Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Campers at Lower Jones Valley Campground are close to several excellent marinas and only a short drive from many other lake attractions.
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