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Nelson Point

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About Nelson Point

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 2 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp
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001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

$120.00
/ per night
🚐 RV Unavailable

Site Details

Up to 60 guests
Hookup: No Hookups
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the service, particularly regarding trash collection, which was only performed once in nine days. This consistent feedback highlights a major area for improvement. Overall, the service fell short of expectations.

Review Summary

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Terry S

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

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Very bad service. They only picked up trash one time in nine days.

Terry S

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

1

Very bad service. They only picked up trash one time in nine days.

Terry S

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

1

Very bad service. They only picked up trash one time in nine days.

Alicia K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

2

We we constantly interrupted by strangers. People walking in to view the campground, one camper came in a camped overnight with his Jeep and trailer, one guy came down from the mountains and we had to call the police. Overall we had a good time. We enjoyed the grounds and the views. But the privacy isn’t what we thought.

Alicia K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

2

We we constantly interrupted by strangers. People walking in to view the campground, one camper came in a camped overnight with his Jeep and trailer, one guy came down from the mountains and we had to call the police. Overall we had a good time. We enjoyed the grounds and the views. But the privacy isn’t what we thought.

Alicia K

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA NELSON POINT

2

We we constantly interrupted by strangers. People walking in to view the campground, one camper came in a camped overnight with his Jeep and trailer, one guy came down from the mountains and we had to call the police. Overall we had a good time. We enjoyed the grounds and the views. But the privacy isn’t what we thought.

Location Nelson Point

Address:
Gilman Road/ Gregory Creek Road To Conflict Road West Side Of Interstate 5
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.8483 / -122.346

Elevation: 322 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Group reservation holders need to contact the Shasta Recreation Office at least 1 week before arrival for access codes. Failure to do so may result in being locked out without a refund.
  • Check-in is at 3 PM and check-out is at 12 PM.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

  • Drinking water is not available at the campground.

Site capacity

  • The maximum size for groups is 75 people.

Site types & loops

  • The average maximum trailer length permitted is 16 feet.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Food must be stored in bear-proof containers to avoid attracting wildlife.

Safety & rules

  • Poison oak is prevalent in the campground area; guests should exercise caution.
  • Amplified sound is not allowed in the campground.

Fees & deposits

  • A daily fee of $16 is charged for using the Antlers public boat ramp.

General

  • Click here for more information on this campground
  • Click here to learn more about the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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