Nelson Point Campground (group/family)
usfs · CA
- fuel station3.4 mi
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About
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.
- 3.4 mi
fuel station
Shell
- 14 mi
propane
InterState Propane
- 3.4 mi
grocery
Lakeshore Villa Market
- 4.1 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 3.8 mi
trailhead
Bailey Cove Trailhead
- 3.8 mi
attraction
Lake Shasta Caverns
- 3.0 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
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
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

