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Nelson Point

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Nelson Point is located near Lakehead in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that provide a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include Shasta Lake and the Shasta Dam, offering opportunities for water activities and exploration.

Fee Info

If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fees). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.

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Location

Nelson Point is located in California

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Directions

From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road/Gregory Creek Rd. Go west to Salt Creek exit, and then north to Conflict Point Road (From the north, take Salt Creek exit and then go south to Conflict Point Road). Go approximately .5 miles to the campground.

Address

Gilman Road/ Gregory Creek road to Conflict Road West side of Interstate 5
Lakehead, CA 96051

Coordinates

40.8483333 N
122.3458333 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

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  • Reservable
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Nelson Point?

Camping at Nelson Point can cost between $23.00 and $120.00 depending on the site.

What is the max vehicle length at Nelson Point?

Nelson Point allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Nelson Point?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Nelson Point?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Nelson Point. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Nelson Point, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Nelson Point?

There are 10 campsites at Nelson Point and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts