Lower Jones Valley (Ca)
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside
Location: Bella Vista, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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Located on the scenic Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake with excellent boating and water activities. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water at an affordable $30/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Western Rattlesnake and Pacific Gopher Snake present in area. Also Bald Eagles, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, and Common Raccoons.
Insider tips for Lower Jones Valley (Ca): First Come, First Serve basis only — arrive early to secure a site, no advance bookings. Must be fully self-contained; no hookups available and water availability varies by year. Camp when lake is low for fewer crowds and more solitude. Locations are 15 miles north of Redding; take I-5 north to Oasis Road exit.
Skip Lower Jones Valley (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none.. You cannot arrive same-day to claim a site; advance reservations not available.. You rely on campground water supply — bring your own potable water.. You prefer crowded areas with high activity; popular during high lake levels..
Best time to visit Lower Jones Valley (Ca): May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data..
Nearby campgrounds: Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area (Ca) (Bella Vista, CA), Bailey Cove (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Bay (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Cabin (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Jones Valley (Ca)
Cell signal at Lower Jones Valley (Ca) (Bella Vista, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst Come, First Serve basis only
arrive early to secure a site, no advance bookings.
Must be fully self-contained; no hookups available and water availability varies by year.
Camp when lake is low for fewer crowds and more solitude.
Locations are 15 miles north of Redding; take I-5 north to Oasis Road exit.
Official operating season per RIDB data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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