Nelson Point
- 10
- sites
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Nelson Point open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Nelson Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 10 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,063 ft
- Near LakeheadShasta Lake Ranger District · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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.
- Nelson Point Cg-FCamping0.1 mi
- Lakeshore East Cg-FCamping2.7 mi
- Top of the Hill TrailHiking3.3 mi
Overlook TrailHikingPhoto: AB87, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.6 mi- Hirz BaySaltwater fishing5 mi
- Hirz Bay Group 1Saltwater fishing5 mi
- Creek SlabRock climbing9.8 mi
- Lamb BoulderRock climbing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Hirz BayCamping · ~9 min drive
- Hirz Bay Cabin RentalHut camping · ~8 min drive
- Hirz Bay Group 1Camping · ~9 min drive
- Dekkas RockCamping · ~10 min drive
- Nelson Point Group/Family CampgroundCamping · Next door
- Nelson Point Cg-FCamping · Next door
- Oak Grove Cg-FCamping · Next door
- Upper Salt Creek Cg-G_ClosedCamping · Next door
- Lower Salt Creek Shoreline CampgroundCamping · Next door
- Lakeshore East Cg-FCamping · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Nelson Point
Best months: April–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
55° / 40°
14 wet
Feb
59° / 42°
13 wet
Mar
63° / 44°
13 wet
Apr
70° / 48°
10 wet
May
79° / 55°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 63°
3 wet
Jul
97° / 69°
1 wet
Aug
96° / 68°
1 wet
Sep
90° / 63°
2 wet
Oct
78° / 55°
5 wet
Nov
62° / 46°
10 wet
Dec
54° / 41°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shasta Dam, CA, 10 mi away at 1,075 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Nelson Point
10 sites for group and tent and RV camping
