Almanor Campground
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 70 ft
- Sites
- 55
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Almanor Campground
Notice: Almanor South Campground will be closed for health and safety concerns until further notice. Almanor North Campground is open for the 2024 season as of 5/23/2024. 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. A fee is required for camping at this site, fees must be paid upon arrival at the campground and before each night of camping. 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 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. Nearby Attractions : The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Salmon, Trout, Bass, Catfish; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; Boat Launch available
Before you go
Season
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Fees range from $15 - 18 for standard sites and $36 - 100 for group sites. See details at Recreation.gov
Hours
Until further notice, Almanor South will be closed for health and safety concerns. Please avoid entering, while we work to remove hazard trees throughout the campground and surrounding area. Hazard trees are trees that presents a hazard to people and property due to conditions that include deterioration or physical damage to the root system, trunk, stem or limbs, and the direction and lean of the tree. Visitor safety is very important to us. We appreciate your patience with this delayed opening as we work to mitigate these hazards. Almanor North is generally open from late-May through early October.
Restrictions
Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited
Accessibility
Accessible Vault Toilets
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