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Campground
Gurnsey Creek
Lassen National Forest, California
About this campground
Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California.
Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground.
Gurnsey Creek is a gorgeous campground sitting in a forest of tall evergreens near Highway 36.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.308889° N
- Longitude
- 121.426667° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Group sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Parking
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 99 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing and picnicking.
Facilities
Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops". GS Loop # 1 is $56/night, includes 7 individual campsites (Site #s 31-37) and can accommodate 56 people. GS Loop #2 is $112/night, includes 13 sites (Site 38-51) and accommodates up to 112 people. Each site has its own fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur. Gurnsey Creek is a gorgeous campground sitting in a forest of tall evergreens near Highway 36. Drinking water and restrooms are available. No utility hookups are provided. A water-filling station is located at the campground entrance. Parking is limited within the campground. NOTE: THESE GROUP SITES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLY.
Recreation
The area provides access to plentiful hiking trails, picnic spots and rainbow trout fishing.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest in the Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,700 feet. It is located next to Gurnsey Creek.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 14 miles west of the town of Chester and Lake Almanor, where boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing are popular activities.
The southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 14 miles north. The park is known for its active hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots that continually shape and alter the landscape.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Pit Toilets
- Campfire Rings
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
52 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific
- Maximum people
- 100
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 99 ft
- Check-in
- 0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Group Standard Non-Electric
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 112
- Maximum vehicles
- 14
- Maximum vehicle length
- 60 ft
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Group Reservation Window
- 6 Months
- Max Stay
- 14
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 112 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 14 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Gurnsey Creek's official facility record states: Each site has its own fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 5, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 22, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 5, 2026
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $112 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 5, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 5, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $112 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 5, 2027 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 5, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 5, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $112 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 5, 2028 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and trash
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
- Click here for more information on the Lassen 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.
- Please remember to check current Fire Restrictions.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From the town of Chester, follow Highway 36 west for about 14 miles. Gurnsey Creek Campground is located on the right side of the highway, about 2 miles past the Highway 32 turnoff.
Facility contact
530-258-2141