Nelson Point
Nelson Point is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.84833, -122.34583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-275-8113
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Nelson Point
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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 217 designated routes (212 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Point Group/Family Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Nelson Point Cg-F | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Oak Grove Cg-F | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Upper Salt Creek Cg-G_Closed | National forest group campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Salt Creek Dispersed Area (CA) | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lower Salt Creek Shoreline Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.