Christie Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. Peak season runs mid-May through Labor Day with both reservable and first-come, first-served sites available. Walk-in only from Labor Day through December 31.
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.…
Closed June 10 - Hat Creek District Office and Visitor Center
The Hat Creek District Office Visitor Center will be closed June 10, 2026. Hat Creek Ranger District is having its all day wildfire readiness event where employees engage in developmental training and planning activities ahead of the peak fire season. The office will be open for regular business…
Wood tags still available, but no other product/permit sales at Eagle Lake RD today.
Wood tags are still available to purchase, but no other product/permit sales are currently available at Eagle Lake Ranger District office starting today and potentially through next week. Please call ahead if you have questions or if you would like to know the best location to make your purchase.
Forest Road Closure Order
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
About
Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of Lassen National Forest, situated on the southwestern shoreline of Eagle Lake at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The campground rests within a mature conifer forest of pines and firs, offering 69 campsites spread across three loops: Troy, Manzanita, and Mahogany. Each site is equipped with a paved parking spur, picnic table, and campfire ring with grill. Nearly half the sites feature pull-through parking spurs, and nine larger sites are designated as group sites. Eagle Lake is California's third-largest natural lake at 22,000 acres and is renowned for fishing the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout species. The lake also accommodates swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and all motorized and sailing watercraft with no two-cycle engine restrictions. The recreation area includes five campgrounds, three day-use areas, and a marina connected by a 5.2-mile paved hiking and biking trail. The Osprey Overlook provides scenic views of the southern end of Eagle Lake and the surrounding forest basin. Campers should bring their own drinking water as none is available at the campground. Vault toilets are provided on-site. An RV dump station is located approximately 2 miles away, and showers and laundry facilities are available at the Eagle Lake Marina about 5 miles away. Fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry conditions.
Directions
From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Continue past Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs to Christie Campground. Located on County Road A-1, 2 miles north of Merrill Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 825-3212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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