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Lower Jones Valley (CA)

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USDA Forest Service
9Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
9Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Lower Jones Valley Campground is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash service, vault toilets and potable water. This is campground has 9 single sites and 2 double sites with an average back in around 30'. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.  Recreation A public boat ramp is located approximately 1 mile away at Jones Valley (dependent on water level). This area is popular for water skiing and jet skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Facilities Trash Service, Vault Toilets and Potable Water Natural Features Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. Wildlife is abundant in the area. Nearby Attractions There are several attractions in the area for a list of a few view our website: Local Attractions  Charges & Cancellations Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check or cash 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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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 9 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
9
Vehicle limit
9
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
9

Operator directions

Lower Jones Valley Campground is located 15 miles north of Redding from I-5.  Going Northbound I-5 exit at the Oasis Road exit. Take a right at the stop sign from the ramp follow road for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Bear Mountain Rd for about 5 miles, turn left at the stop sign to stay on Bear Mtn Rd. Turn right onto Jones Valley Rd follow to the campground entrance on the left.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

9 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Standard Overflow Single
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 1
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 2
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 3
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 4
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 5
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 6
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 7
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Overflow Single 8
Loop not specified
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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