Upper Jones Valley Campground campground
Upper Jones Valley Campground
The campground offers several amenities, including fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. There are a total of 15 campsites available, which are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
One quirky fact about the area is that the nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to all four types of volcanoes found in the world – shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome.
The best time to visit the Upper Jones Valley Campground is during the summer months, when temperatures average around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be prepared for cool evenings and sudden weather changes.
Overall, the Upper Jones Valley Campground offers a serene and beautiful camping experience with plenty of nearby attractions to explore.
What's on-site at Upper Jones Valley Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Upper Jones Valley Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Valley (Upper) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Jones Valley Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Valley (Lower) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mariners Point Shoreline Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Jones Valley Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 254 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 9,060 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 217 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 566 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 217 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 376 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Jones Valley Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slate Creek | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Highlands Lakes | 21.6 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Stouts Meadow Goes | 80.0 in | -13.0 in | → |
| Mumbo Basin Raws | 95.0 in | 23.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Red Rock Mountain | 112.8 in | -2.3 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Clair Engle Park
- Northridge Gardens Park
- Minder Park
- Riverfront Park
- Turtle Bay Regional Park (East)
- T. R. Woods Memorial Park
Boat launches
- Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Keswick Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
Points of interest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Jones Valley Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Jones Valley Campground
Can I make reservations at Upper Jones Valley Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Upper Jones Valley Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Upper Jones Valley Campground.