Almanor Group Campground
Currently closed for hazard tree removal. Planned reopening is July 2026. The campground typically operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Almanor Group Campground is part of the larger Almanor Campground complex in Lassen National Forest, located along Highway 89 approximately 5.9 miles from the Highway 36 intersection near Chester. The campground provides direct access to the 28,000-acre Lake Almanor, offering boating, swimming, water skiing, and sailing opportunities. The group site can accommodate up to 100 people and 25 vehicles, with a pull-through gravel driveway suitable for vehicles up to 60 feet in length. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water available from a hand pump, fire rings with BBQ grills, and picnic tables. No hookups are available. An RV dump station is located across the highway for a $5 fee, and a public boat launch and beach are accessible at Almanor North Campground. The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail can be accessed from within the campground, winding approximately 11 miles along the west shore with views of the lake, Dyer Mountain, and Lassen Peak. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is required. Dogs are allowed but must remain on leash at all times.
Directions
Located along Highway 89 approximately 5.9 miles from the intersection with Highway 36 near Chester, California.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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