Almanor
Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area.
The campground offers numerous single-family campsites, as well as a group site. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping, however, no hookups are provided. Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Limited parking is available at the campground. An amphitheater is located on-site.
Need to Know
Limited parking is available. Most sites can accomodate 1 RV or two cars. Please keep all vehicles on pavement in parking spur.
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.
- Click here for more information on the Lassen National Forest
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Bears frequent this area, please store food properly. For more information visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Keep-Me-Wild/Bear
Natural Features
The campground sits on the west shore of Lake Almanor at an elevation of 4,540 feet. A scenic mixed conifer forest covers the area. Parts of the campground are shaded, while other sections have grassy meadows that often contain wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California.
Recreation
The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. A boat ramp can be found next to the north campground. The adjacent beach is mostly rocky, but contains some sand.
Fishing in the lake or nearby streams, is a popular activity. Anglers will find a variety of trout, bass, salmon and catfish, among other species.
The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail can be accessed from within the campground. The trail winds through the forest, providing spectacular views of the lake, nearby Dyer Mountain and Lassen Peak. The trail stretches approximately 11 miles along the west shore of the lake. It is a non-motorized trail, open to all non-motorized activity.
Contact Information
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LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST, ALMANOR P.O. BOX 767 CHESTER CA 96020
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-258-2141
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Chester, take Highway 36 west to Highway 89 South. Turn left on Highway 89 and continue south about 6 miles, to Almanor Drive West (not to be confused with Almanor West development and Almanor West Drive). Turn left on Almanor Drive West (directly across from the Almanor Group Camp and rest area) and continue approximately 1 mile to Almanor South Campground.
For the Almanor Group camp.
From Chester, take Highway 89 South. Turn left on Highway 89 and continue about 6 miles to Almanor Drive west (not to be confused with Almanor West development and Almanor West Drive). Turn right into Almanor Group Camp and rest area ( across from Almanor West Drive).
Available Campsites
- Site 014, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Walk-in S&P Site 4, Loop NORTH, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop SMLT, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Walk-in S&P Site 2, Loop NORTH, Type Walk To
- Site 006, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS, Loop ALMA, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Walk-in S&P Site 3, Loop NORTH, Type Walk To
- Site 016, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SOUT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Walk-in S&P Site 1, Loop NORTH, Type Walk To
- Site 009, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Walk-in S&P Site 5, Loop NORTH, Type Walk To
- Site 019, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SOUT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
