Almanor
Campground · California · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 21
- Bookable sites
- 70 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 4,498 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- 55 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 70 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: ALMA, AREA ALMANOR, SMLT, SOUT
Site types
- 34 Management
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
55 campsites at Almanor
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | ALMA | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 100 | |
| 020 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 021 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 022 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 023 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 024 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 025 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 026 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 027 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 028 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 029 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 030 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 031 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 032 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 033 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 034 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 035 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 036 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 037 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 038 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 039 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 040 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 041 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 043 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 044 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 045 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 046 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 047 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 048 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 049 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 050 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 051 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 052 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 053 | AREA ALMANOR | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| S&P Standard Sites | AREA ALMANOR | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 053 | SMLT | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 45 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 001 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 002 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 003 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 005 | SOUT | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 006 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 007 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | SOUT | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 013 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | |
| 014 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 60 ft | 8 | |
| 015 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 47 ft | 8 | |
| 016 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 017 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 018 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 019 | SOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 |
Getting there
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).
40.21694, -121.16778 · 40°13'1.0"N 121°10'4.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 68 | 78 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 50 | 41 |
| Low °F | 25 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 50 | 49 | 44 | 36 | 30 | 25 |
| Precip in | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Almanor
- Can you reserve a site at Almanor?
- Yes, Almanor is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Almanor have?
- 55 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Almanor?
- 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Almanor?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Almanor.
- Does Almanor have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Almanor?
- Campfires are allowed at Almanor. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Almanor also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Almanor's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Fees range from $15 - 18 for standard sites and $36 - 100 for group sites. See details at Recreation.gov
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
Camping near Almanor
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- Hallsted 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Almanor RV Dump Station 1.2 mi · Campground
- Legacy Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
- Soldier Meadows Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
- High Bridge Campground 11.1 mi · Campground
- Warner Creek Campground 12.5 mi · Campground
- Round Valley Reservoir Day Use 13.4 mi · Campground
- Elam Creek Picnic Area 15 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 530-258-2141
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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