Nelson Point Group Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, on the Salt Creek Inlet off the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake. The campground is usually reserved by groups during the summer, but at other times it can be opened as an overflow campground for first come, first served camping. Nelson Point is open for walk-ins April through May. The campground is available for group rental on a reservation basis from early June through mid-September.
Nelson Point Group Campground has 8 campsites which can accommodate groups up to 60 people. However, it has no group cooking or campfire facilities. Campsites accept small RVs, trailer, and tents. When water levels are low, the campground is a long distance from the lake. The campground has no potable water. For groups using the campground, be sure to read the note below about the Locked Entry Gates.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Take exit 698 off I-5 (Salt Creek/Gilman Road) and follow Salt Creek Rd. ½-mile to Conflict Point Road. |
| Elevation: | 1,100 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 21 miles north of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 8 |
| Camping Season: | Open April through mid-September |
| Maximum number of people: | 60 |
| Maximum Number of Vehicles: | 16 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Required | Reservations are required for group camp use; otherwise, sites are first come, first served if available. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $110 per night for group site
Family site - $25 per night |
| Reservations: | Nelson Point Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Nelson Point Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Shasta Lake for fishing, boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding. Nearby marinas with boat rentals, boat launch ramps.
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The reservations website cautions: "Reservation holders must contact Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week prior to arrival for a combination code to access campground; failure to do so could lead to a locked facility without access for a night or longer and no refund."
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.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Nelson Point Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Campers at Nelson Point Campground find easy acccess to all the attractions of the lake.
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