Lower Jones Valley (CA)
Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 16
- People per site
- 1,141 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lower Jones Valley Campground is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash service, vault toilets and potable water. This is campground has 9 single sites and 2 double sites with an average back in around 30'.
This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Recreation
A public boat ramp is located approximately 1 mile away at Jones Valley (dependent on water level). This area is popular for water skiing and jet skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.
Facilities
Trash Service, Vault Toilets and Potable 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. Wildlife is abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
There are several attractions in the area for a list of a few view our website: Local Attractions
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check or cash 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.
The facts
- Season: Open Year Round – Open Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 9 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: S&P
Site types
- 13 Management
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
22 campsites at Lower Jones Valley (CA)
Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Double 1 | — | Management | — | — | — | 16 | 🐾 |
| Standard Double 2 | — | Management | — | — | — | 16 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Overflow Single 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 1 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 2 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 3 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 4 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 5 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 6 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 7 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 8 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard Single 9 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| S&P Double | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| S&P Single | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Lower Jones Valley Campground is located 15 miles north of Redding from I-5.
Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Oasis Road exit. Take a right at the stop sign from the ramp follow road for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Bear Mountain Rd for about 5 miles, turn left at the stop sign to stay on Bear Mtn Rd. Turn right onto Jones Valley Rd follow to the campground entrance on the left.
40.72756, -122.22808 · 40°43'39.2"N 122°13'41.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Scan & Pay: A convenience fee is charged for use of the Scan & Pay option
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Lower Jones Valley (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Jones Valley (CA)?
- Yes, Lower Jones Valley (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lower Jones Valley (CA) have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Lower Jones Valley (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Jones Valley (CA).
Also listed by
Lower Jones Valley (CA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lower Jones Valley (CA)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $28 - single site (1 vehicle and 8 people) $56 - double site ( 2 vehicles and 12 people). Additional Vehicles, if space allows, are $12 per night
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- Jones Valley Public Boat Ramp 1.1 mi · Facility
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Contact
- 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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