Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,079 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

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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Typical weather

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Precip in9.17.37.03.92.21.20.10.10.52.25.89.2

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.

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Common questions about Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp

Can you reserve a site at Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp?
No. Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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