Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
Located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, the Jones Valley Boat Ramp is paved and has four (4) ramps for varying lake levels. A four lane ramp is available until 50 feet of lake drawdown, a two lane ramp is available until 140 feet of drawdown, and a one lane ramp is in service until 210 feet of drawdown. There are three campgrounds located nearby; the Upper Jones Valley, Lower Jones Valley and the Jones Valley Inlet (shoreline camping), two marinas; Jones Valley and Silverthorn, and the Clikapudi trail.
Located 9 miles east of Shasta Lake City. From I-5, take exit 687. Turn right and follow Old Oregon Trail for three miles. Turn left on to Bear Mountain Road and travel eight and a half miles to the junction of Dry Creek Road. At the stop sign turn left and follow road about three miles.
40.74015, -122.21669 · 40°44'24.5"N 122°13'0.1"W
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.1 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 5.8 | 9.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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