Juniper Lake Group
Juniper Lake Group Campground (elevation 6,800 feet) is a remote, rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is on the eastern shore of Juniper Lake, a popular swimming spot, and offers a fantastic view of Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park, towering at 10,457 feet.
This is a tent-only facility with two group sites. Drinking water is not available. It is connected to the rest of Juniper Lake Campground, which is all first-come, first-served. Access is via a 13-mile road (seven miles gravel, six miles roughly paved). For more information visit Campgrounds of Lassen Volcanic.
Need to Know
- No potable water available, please bring your own drinking water
- Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
- Tents only, Min 10-Max 15 persons and two licensed vehicles per site
Entrance Fee is $30.00 per vehicle. Campers must have a valid entrance permit/pass before camping.
- Pets must be on a 6' leash, not be left unattended and are not allowed on park trails
- No motorized boats permitted on the lake
Natural Features
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents, some of which are close to the campground. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second-most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens in 1980.
Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Recreation
The main trailheads for Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake and the interior of the park are within the facility. The Mount Harkness Trail ascends to a historic fire tower that is still in use. Juniper Lake is popular for canoeing, kayaking and swimming; Motorized boating is not permitted.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 100 C/O LASSEN VOL NP MINERAL CA 96063
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530 595-6121
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From the Red Bluff (I.5), drive east on state HWY 36 approximately 70 miles to Chester. Turn left at fire station immediately after crossing Feather River Bridge (watch for National Park Service sign on right) continue approximately 13 miles follow signs to Juniper Lake Campground and Group Campsite Area. Campground access is via paved and dirt road, last 6 miles is narrow, rough and dusty dirt road.
Available Campsites
- Site A, Loop Juniper Lake Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop Juniper Lake Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
