Ohl Olsen Group Campground
Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area — lakeside
Location: Shasta Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$80 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ohl Olsen Group Campground provides 2 sites for group camping in the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. Access to the staging area and OHV trails is right next to the campground! This site is ideal for RVs, trailers, and toy hauler type camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ohl-olsen-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Group campground with 2 sites ideal for RVs, trailers, and toy haulers with direct access to 200+ miles of OHV trails in the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, potable water, and on-site ranger trash service.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Mule Deer, and Osprey present in the area
Insider tips for Ohl Olsen Group Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request trash collection and pit toilet cleaning before arrival Water levels fluctuate seasonally; check current conditions when planning
Skip Ohl Olsen Group Campground if: You need electric, water, or sewer hookups — none available. You want natural shade — large flat gravel lot with limited shade. You're sensitive to noise — highway and boating noise reported by campers.
Best time to visit Ohl Olsen Group Campground: May-October — Verified operational season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Shasta Campground (CA), Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) (Whiskeytown, CA), Beehive Dispersed Area (Ca) (Redding, CA), Salt Creek Dispersed Area (Ca) (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ohl Olsen Group Campground
Cell signal at Ohl Olsen Group Campground (Shasta Lake, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Ohl Olsen Group Campground provides 2 sites for group camping in the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. Access to the staging area and OHV trails is right next to the campground! This site is ideal for RVs, trailers, and toy hauler type camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request trash collection and pit toilet cleaning before arrival
Water levels fluctuate seasonally; check current conditions when planning
Verified operational season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-5 north from Redding about 10 miles to Shasta Dam Blvd. Follow Shasta Dam Blvd. to Shasta Dam (Dam hours are 6AM to 10PM). Cross the dam, turn left and follow the road about 1.5 miles down to the campground. To cross Shasta Dam you must show a valid driver's license and vehicle registration, and your vehicle and trailer may be subject to inspection.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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