Campground
Lassen National Forest, California
The campground sits on the west shore of Lake Almanor at an elevation of 4,540 feet.
The campground offers numerous single-family campsites, as well as a group site.
The trail winds through the forest, providing spectacular views of the lake, nearby Dyer Mountain and Lassen Peak.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Management | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Walk To | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Management | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Walk To | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Management | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $18 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | Walk To | $15 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
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).
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