Facility Details - ALMANOR, CA

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.

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.

Recreation:

The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. A boat ramp can be found in 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 9 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.

Nearby Attractions:

The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Vault Toilets Amphitheater Birding Boating Campfire Rings Drinking Water Fishing Grills	Group Camping Hiking Mountain Biking Sailing Swimming Water Skiing Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
Click here for more information on the Lassen National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.21694, -121.16778
40°13'1"N, 121°10'4"W

From Chester, take Highway 36 west to 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 left on Almanor Drive West (directly across from the Almanor Group Camp and rest area) and continue approximately 1 mile to Almanor South Campground.