Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area
Open year-round first-come, first-served. Seasonal services (portable restrooms and trash) available March 1 through October 31. Currently pack-in, pack-out; no potable water available. Fees are $17/night during the service season. No camping below high water mark November 1 through March 1. Camping may be closed December 1-31.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
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About
Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is a primitive shoreline camping area on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake within Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Unlike traditional campgrounds, this dispersed area has no designated campsites, allowing visitors to find their own spot along the lake's edge. The area operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations; campers must be physically present to claim and pay for a site. From March 1 through October 31, portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided. During winter months (typically mid-September through mid-May), the area operates as pack-in, pack-out with no services and no fees. Campfires are permitted with a valid California campfire permit, and fires must be at least 50 feet from vegetation and within 10 feet of the water's edge. No camping is allowed below the high water mark from November 1 through March 1. The area is popular for water sports including water skiing and jet skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, bass, and more. A public boat ramp is available approximately 2 miles away at Jones Valley, with informal mooring allowed when water levels permit.
Directions
From I-5 northbound, exit at Oasis Road. Turn right at the stop sign and follow the road for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Bear Mountain Road for about 5 miles, then turn left at the stop sign to stay on Bear Mountain Road. Turn right onto Jones Valley Road and follow it to the dispersed area entrance on the left. Located approximately 15 miles north of Redding.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 226-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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