Nelson Point Campground

Lakehead, California

About

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. The campground is open for walk-ins April 1-May 13 and available for group rental on a reservation basis from May 13-September 11. 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. The surrounding area is part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 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. Visitors can enjoy power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing on Shasta Lake, with nearby lakeside resorts offering boat rentals and fuel. Anglers can fish for a variety of species, including trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Nearby attractions include the Lake Shasta Caverns, located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, and the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which offers a range of recreational activities and scenic views.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Group Standard Nonelectric

Local Attractions

• Lake Shasta Caverns
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest