Mariners Point Group Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

0
Bookable sites
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
1,070 ft
Elevation
Shasta Lake, Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Photo: Share the Experience, Natalie Bratset · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

All campsites have picnic tables, grills, fire rings, and parking spurs. Portable toilets are provided.

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.

The facts

  • 0 bookable sites
  • 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2

Site types

  • 2 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Mariners Point Group Campground

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
001Loop 1ManagementBack InPavedSlightLakefront30 ft50 🐾
002Loop 2ManagementBack InPavedSlightLakefront30 ft50 🐾

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.

40.75248, -122.25361 · 40°45'8.9"N 122°15'13.0"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, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.  If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113.  All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov. 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Mariners Point Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Mariners Point Group Campground?
Yes, Mariners Point Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mariners Point Group Campground have?
2 sites in total, of which 0 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Mariners Point Group Campground?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mariners Point Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mariners Point Group Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Mariners Point Group Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Mariners Point Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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