Almanor

None of the bathrooms were operational, and we weren't notified of this ahead of time. More than half of the trees had been cut down, but most hadn't been removed. The campground host was responsive and helpful throughout our stay, and the general store nearby was very helpful.

Camp host and her family were very nice. All the flushable toilets were closed for repair, very very few people kept their dogs on leashes. The campsites themselves were a work in progress as lots of rut marks from equipment and downed limbs/trees everywhere…but lots of free firewood too. Bring a rake. The other people camping were the issues, driving off with black tanks open, piling trash outside dumpsters, less than zero recognition of other people camping. Would go back again, in a while, the lake was absolutely worth any of the negatives.

Went over the 4th of July weekend and had an amazing time. The campground host is great and very friendly. For a large holiday it was no overly packed or noisy. Bathrooms were clean and since it just opened since the fire everything was newer. Lots of firewood to gather since they are clearing he area out, the only downside, not much shade (bring your ezups). Was in spot 11 and tent camped. Can't wait to go back!

My campsite was okay, but many were very barren with zero shade as a result of past fires in the area. Very dusty. No “lake side” spots. No lake view. A bit of a walk to the beach area if you’re interested in kayaking or paddle boarding. No showers, which I anticipated. No camp store or place to get supplies. Probably wouldn’t return to this campground.

We got lucky and got a pretty site. However, it’s sad to see how tore up most of the campground is. The site that was my family’s favorite during my childhood has had all the trees cut down and was just a mess. That was very sad to see. Unfortunately, the camp hosts were wonderful on the south side and tried very hard to slow people down and manage camper poor behaviors.

Site was great. Plenty of space for trailers, tents, Rv, boats etc. The only downsides are:
it's right on the highway and there is a recreation permit road that makes a loop that goes right between the campsite and everyone can use bathrooms. That road goes next to the site and people who have no proper etiquette when it comes to outdoors,dusted us out a couple times. Others slowed down as to not kick up a bunch of dirt. Other than that, it was great. Nice big fire pit, lots of picnic tables bolted to the ground. Tons of trash cans that got checked daily. We will probably stay here again when they aren't working on every road around the lake

This was our first time to Lake Almanor and loved the experience. The campsite was quiet, clean, and well-kept. The sites were far enough in spacing that although you could see other campers, you could still feel as if you were in the wilderness; in addition, it was quiet enough that wildlife and birds came around. Would definitely choose this location again.

We had a wonderful week at Lake Almanor. The best part was our camp host, Steve! He went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Starting with our arrival and his welcoming greeting, to showing us to our campsite, making sure everything was satisfactory, to giving fantastic recommendations on things to do and see in the area-Steve is definitely the best camp host we have ever encountered!! The weather was perfect in September and the lake and boat launch are close by. The Chester area has many great restaurants but the Kronenkrik Koffehaus is the best Danish bakery around. Although there are no hookups in the South Loop, where we stayed, there is water available close to the campsites and a dump station nearby. Now for the negative part: most of the flush toilets in the campground are broken and the US Forest Service doesn’t seem to care. It has been reported multiple times but nothing has been done, it was an inconvenience for us, but we had options with our motorhome; our tent camping neighbors weren’t so lucky-it was a long hike (or drive) to the closest porta potty or vault toilet. Very sad that the Forest Service can’t do their job and get these repaired.

Almanor South is very well kept by the Camp Host. He was very polite and helpful during our time.
If someone was to ask me what could be improved, I would respond with the reservation system is not easy to understand as not all the sites are listed. Almanor North is a mystery reservation or lack of reservation system. It's there physically, there are sites and bathrooms and stuff but no mention of it on the website. Not sure what it happening here, but it sure would be nice to know the status is. Open, Closed, reservation sites, first come first served sites, map. I did call the office in Chester but the man on the phone really didn't know what's going on. Call the reservations.gov....clueless.

The Almanor South is large and well maintained. The bathrooms and grounds are spotless The campground is in close proximity to the bike trail and the lake. Hike Brokeoff instead of Lassen. Much more diverse and considered more challenging.