Nelson Point

Overview

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. Recreation The nearest public boat ramp is 6 miles away at Antlers. Nearby lakeside resorts offer boat rentals and fuel.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-275-8113

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Nelson Point, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bailey Cove TrailheadTrailhead · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cabin Creek TrailHike · 4.6 mi long · 19.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Haycock PeakPeak · 1,962 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Sacramento MountainPeak · 3,281 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Shasta CavernsCave · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• 3 Shastas ViewpointViewpoint · 10.7 mi from campShow on map
• Potem FallsWaterfall · 16.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Bull Dog RockClimbing · 22.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.