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Ohl Olsen Group Campground

Shasta Lake, California · Bureau of Land Management

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About

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. Potable water and trash service is available, but no electric, water, or sewer hookups. Campfire rings and picnic tables are in each site. The area is a large flat gravel lot with limited natural shade. Two group campsites are available. Each has a vault toilet, potable water, picnic tables, trash can, and campfire ring. The sites are large gravel lots, great for RVs, trailers, etc. The two campsites can function seperately, but the sites are immediately adjacent to each other. If both are reserved for your group, they can function jointly. No electric, water, or sewer hooks are available. The campground is nearby to Shasta Lake and Keswick Reservoir. The surrounding hillsides are coated in trees and shrubs offering a more secluded feel. Chappie-Shasta OHV Area - 200+ miles of OHV trails available for all skill levels and types of vehciles. Map and additional information found on the BLM website Sacramento River Rail Trail - non-mortorized trail which travels along Keswick Reservoir and the Sacramento River into Redding, CA. Keswick Reservoir - Great fishing and floating Shasta Lake - Large reservoir for boating, fishing, and water-based recreation East Keswick Trails - 50+ miles of non-motorized trails popular for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Check out Chamise Peak Trail for a classic view of the "Three Shastas"! Chappie-Shasta OHV Area provides 200+ miles of trails for motorcycles, UTVs, ATVs, Jeeps, and more! There are trails for all skill levels - from front country loops to longer, more remote adventures. This area is primarily used by OHVers - but access to the Sacramento River Rail Trail (non-motorized) and Shasta Lake are great too. For facility specific information, please call (530) 224-2100.

Directions

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.

Location

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Details

State
California
City / area
Shasta Lake
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Parent area
Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Campsites
2
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$60–$80 / night
Rating
5.00 / 5 (2 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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