Nelson Point
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 1,064 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Nelson Point Campground is situated along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, easily accessible from 1-5 and located nearby many other recreation areas on Shasta Lake.Recreation
The nearest public boat ramp is 6 miles away at Antlers. 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
Nelson Point is open for walk-ins April 1-May 13. The campground is available for group rental on a reservation basis from May 13-September 11. Reservations are not allowed for individual family camping during the peak season unless the entire campground is reserved. All campsites have a grill or stove, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water.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.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Shasta Caverns is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.The facts
- Season: June 2 – Sept. 12 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 10 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: AREA NELSON POINT
Site types
- 9 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
10 campsites at Nelson Point
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA NELSON POINT | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 60 | 🐾 |
| XXX | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 60 | 🐾 |
| XXX1 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX2 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX3 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX4 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX5 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX6 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX7 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX8 | AREA NELSON POINT | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
40.84833, -122.34583 · 40°50'54.0"N 122°20'45.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 79 | 88 | 97 | 96 | 90 | 78 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 41 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 55 | 46 | 41 |
| Precip in | 10.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 12.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 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 Nelson Point
- Can you reserve a site at Nelson Point?
- Yes, Nelson Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Nelson Point have?
- 10 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Nelson Point?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Nelson Point?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Nelson Point.
Also listed by
Nelson Point also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Nelson Point's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Campground = $ 110 per night, max group size = 60 Family Campground $20/Night
Camping near Nelson Point
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- Gregory Creek Group Campground 3 mi · Campground
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- Bailey Cove Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
- Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp 3.8 mi · Facility
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Contact
- Phone 530-275-8113
- Book Recreation.gov
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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