Almanor

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LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST, ALMANOR, P.O. BOX 767
CHESTER, CA 96020

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 1 of 21 sites
  • Pets allowed: 7 of 21 sites
  • Group sites: 2 of 21 sites
  • Longest RV: 70 ft
  • Largest party: 100 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 23.6 mi · Pioneer RV Park

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).

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

63 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
9
Vanessa R
Loop:Sout
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Should’ve been called Camp Kindling. I don’t know whose bright idea it was to pour sticks and cuttings, not mulch actual huge sticks and branches, over the entire campground but it was a choice. We didn’t stay because there was nowhere to pitch a tent and frankly I was concerned about the fire hazard. Absolutely boneheaded decision by whomever is managing that campground.
Caleb B
Loop:Sout
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campsite location was in a really good spot but all the trees at Campsite 13 were cut down so the picture on the site needs to be updated. We ended up moving to a first come first serve campsite in another part of the campground which was much nicer and had more shade.
Chi B
Loop:Sout
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
There seemed like renovation of the campground was on going. There needs to be cleaning up of down trees. They are everywhere at a lot sites. The lake looks beautiful but there is no real beach for swimming as there are large rocks along the shoreline.
Tina P
Loop:Sout
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Was a nice campsite. Wpuld have preferred to be closer tk the lake. This site was in the middle of a vault toilet and flush toilets. Bith bathrooms were clean well kept. There was random super loud music that started at almost midnight but stopped after 30 min. Overall it was quite and peaceful.
Barry H
Loop:Sout
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Sites in the middle of a fire area look like slash piles that are poorly cleaned. This campground should be closed until they clean or burn the slash. Dust is 1 inch deep in the areas where slash isnt on the ground. It was so poor I left and found another site; waste of money.
dolan c
Loop:Alma
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Maybe ATV trail could be rerouted by National Forest? Most riders were considerate, but a few were not, revving their engine and accelerating as they drove by at any hour of the night. Would be a huge upgrade to have a flushing bathroom with running water. Trash cans got full during our stay and nobody came to empty. Found multiple nails in areas around the campsite where vehicles drive, cleanup crew needs to use magnets. The water pump does not work well if at all. Had to go across street to dump station for potable water.
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Peak season

May 27, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027

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Peak season

May 25, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028

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