Home › Ohl Olsen Group Campground
Ohl Olsen Group Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area |
| Location | Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group rv area nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 2 sites · 30 ft: 2 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 12:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Phone | (530) 224-2100 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
Recreation 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.
Facilities 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.
Natural Features The campground is nearby to Shasta Lake and Keswick Reservoir. The surrounding hillsides are coated in trees and shrubs offering a more secluded feel.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 224-2100. Nearby Attractions 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"!
Directions, from the listing
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.
Trip Card — Ohl Olsen Group Campground
Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10352183 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.