The campground operates seasonally from early April through mid-September. Walk-in camping is available early season, while group reservations take priority during peak season from mid-May through early September. First-come, first-served sites may be available outside the group reservation period. No potable water on site.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
About
Nelson Point Campground is a primitive lakeside facility located along the Sacramento Arm of Shasta Lake, easily accessible from Interstate 5 via the Salt Creek/Gilman Road exit. The campground can function as either individual family sites or as a group reservation for up to 60 people. Each site includes a picnic table, grill or stove, fire ring, tent pad, bear box, and paved parking spur. Shasta Lake sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet with 365 miles of shoreline surrounded by steep mountains covered in manzanita and evergreens. The lake is popular for power boating, water skiing, and fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, bass, and white sturgeon. Mount Shasta looms in the distance to the north. Campers should note that no potable water is available at this campground. Water can be filtered or treated from nearby sources. Poison oak is abundant in the area. The nearest public boat ramp is at Antlers, 6 miles away, where lakeside resorts also offer boat rentals and fuel.
Directions
From I-5, take the Salt Creek/Gilman Road exit (exit 698). Head west on Salt Creek Road, then turn onto Conflict Point Road. The campground is approximately 0.5 miles down Conflict Point Road, about 1 mile total from the interstate.
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 | $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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