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Nelson Point Campground (group/family)

usfs · CA

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  • fuel station3.4 mi

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Nelson Point Campground can be used as either a single site family campground on an "as needed basis" by the Shasta Recreation Company, (Concessionaire to the Forest Service) OR as a group campground.. All campsites have picnic tables, grill or stove, fire rings, tent pads, bear boxes and paved parking spurs but no water is available.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    3.4 mi
  • propane

    InterState Propane

    14 mi
  • grocery

    Lakeshore Villa Market

    3.4 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    4.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Bailey Cove Trailhead

    3.8 mi
  • attraction

    Lake Shasta Caverns

    3.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    3.0 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SALT CREEK N in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.