Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area (CA)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Jones Valley Inlet West Dispersed/Day Use Area is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites.  

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. 

Dispersed Area has no facilities and is pack in/pack out in winter months typically Mid September to Mid May - no fees are due during that time.

Provided trash service and portable toilets in season. This is a shoreline area with no formal sites. 

Need to Know

• Poison oak is abundant throughout the forest

• Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit: Firewood Information 

• Please place trash inside cans and shut lid after use.

• Trash and portable toilets provided in season

• This area is vehicle specific and charges for each vehicle. 

• Wildlife is frequent in the area; all food must be kept in approved containers: Wildlife Info 

• If applicable, the holder of the Golden Pass must be present; Must bring card to the area

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 

Recreation

A public boat ramp is located approximately 1 mile away at Jones Valley (dependent on water level), but informal mooring is allowed if the water levels are sufficient. 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.

Changes & 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. 

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area is located 16 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 dispersed area entrance on the left.

Available Campsites

• Site Dispersed Camping 2, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 6, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 8, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 18, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 7, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 13, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 2, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 19, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 4, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 9, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 5, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 6, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use, Loop , Type Picnic
• Site Day Use 20, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 13, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 5, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 3, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 16, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 19, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 11, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 10, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 18, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 20, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Dispersed Camping 12, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 14, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 7, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 15, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 8, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 4, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 3, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 16, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 1, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 10, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 9, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 14, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 12, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 17, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 17, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 1, Loop , Type
• Site Day Use 11, Loop , Type
• Site Dispersed Camping 15, Loop , Type

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