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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (63)
What Guests Are Saying
The campground at Almanor is currently undergoing recovery and cleanup after tree removal, resulting in some sites being dusty and lacking shade. While many campers noted the disarray and poor conditions, they also appreciated the beautiful lake and friendly camp hosts. Some found the campground enjoyable despite the challenges, highlighting the potential for improvement as maintenance continues.
What Guests Are Saying
The campground at Almanor is currently undergoing recovery and cleanup after tree removal, resulting in some sites being dusty and lacking shade. While many campers noted the disarray and poor conditions, they also appreciated the beautiful lake and friendly camp hosts. Some found the campground enjoyable despite the challenges, highlighting the potential for improvement as maintenance continues.
Review Summary
Kendra R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SOUT
This campsite is really cool! The campsites are really large and spread out. Certain sites have a lot of privacy, more so than I'd expect given there are a lot of campsites here. You are an easy walk away from the lake (15-20 minutes) and have access to the Almanor Rec Trail that runs through the campsite. Nice/clean bathrooms, really pretty location.
Alexander G
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUT
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Rebecca C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SOUT
Clean bathrooms and quiet. Close to boat ramp.
Andrew D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUT
Great place. Looks like they're recovering slowly but surely from the fires last year. Still, it's sad and sobering to see so much fire damage. However it's still a beautiful area nonetheless!
Robert M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUT
Camp host was welcoming, helpful and friendly. Setting was nice with huge trees. No signs of the Dixie Fire damage from this camp site.
Tamra W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SOUT
No physical address listed and WRONG directions given by Recreation.gov. Pictures for camp site weren't actual site, no water access. False advertising. Will never use again
Grant F
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUT
Loved it
Scott S
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SOUT
Campground clean and quiet. Camp host Steve very helpful and friendly
Emil H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUT
Almanor campground south site#12. Large site with good shade for tent. New metal picnic table. Drinking water and restroom near by. 40 ft. back in driveway sufficient for truck and boat.
Michael M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SOUT
We stayed for 4 nights and site #5 in a class B Sprinter. It was an excellent site, paved, flat and quiet, right across from the restroom. There was quite a bit of shade and the table was about 50 ft away from the parking site. The campground is very nice overall with sites spaced a good distance apart. There is a lot to do in the area as far as biking and hiking goes. Mt Lassen National Park was basically closed due to heavy snow pack. We had been there a number of times and it's a gem, off the beaten path. There is an incredible paved bike trail all along the Lake about 15 mi long accessible from the campground. There are a few hills, easily manageable, and it's also through the forest. There is a very good restaurant about 1 mi away, Plumas Pines, I believe is the name. The Lake was ¼ mile walk from the camp. Steve, the host was exceptional. He was helpful and willing to help with what ever you need. I would return to this campground.
Location & Directions for Almanor
900 East Highway 36, Chester, CA 96020 United States
Elevation: 1,371 ft
Highway access
Almanor is accessible via California State Route 36, which is approximately 10 miles to the south. This state highway connects to U.S. Route 395 and other regional roads.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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