California · Camping

Nelson Point Cg-F

from $20
fee
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Nelson Point Cg-F open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Nelson Point Cg-F, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,100 ft
  • Shasta Lake Ranger DistrictShasta-Trinity National Forest · Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

Nelson Point Cg-F is a Forest Service campground in the Shasta Lake Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, within the Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area in California. It sits about 0.1 mile from Nelson Point, which makes it easy to pair the two campgrounds in a single visit. The site has vault toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Shasta Dam weather station show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 78°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Lakeshore East Cg-F is about 2.7 miles away, and Top of the Hill Trail and Overlook Trail are both within about 5 miles. For fishing, Hirz Bay is about 5 miles off.