Facility ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Rocky Point West is located at Eagle Lake outside of Susanville, Ca. This is a small undeveloped camping area on the west shore of Rocky Point. The site is best suited for self-contained camping. There is no potable water or trash removal available. There is no fee for the use of the area. It is possible to launch small boats along the shoreline, however; during low water periods, launching a boat is not recommended from Rocky Point West.
.Click the links below for more information on the BLM and Forest Service Eagle Lake and nearby campgrounds at Eagle Lake.
The Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District manages southwestern end of the lake which includes the Christi, Merrill, Aspen and Eagle campgrounds located off of Eagle Lake County Road. The Eagle Lake Marina includes a small store, restrooms, showers, and fish cleaning station. Gallatin Beach is a popular place to swim by the shore. Visitors can contact the Eagle Lake Ranger District Monday-Friday at 530-257-4188. For information visit:
Take highway 139 to A1 to access Rocky Point West. From Susanville travel north on Highway 139 for 30 miles. Turn west (left) on County Road A-1 and travel about 6.5 miles. Turn south (left) at the bottom of a mile long downgrade. The town of Spalding should be visible across the bay as you come down the grade. As you leave the highway the pavement ends. A kiosk should be visible when the dirt road begins.
40.67589, -120.74427 · 40°40'33.2"N 120°44'39.4"W
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 69 | 79 | 88 | 87 | 80 | 67 | 52 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 40 | 47 | 53 | 52 | 45 | 36 | 28 | 22 |
| Precip in | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 18.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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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