Christie Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates May through September with peak season mid-May through Labor Day. Walk-in only sites available Labor Day through December 31.
Park Fire Closure
The Boundary of the Park Fire Closure area has been reduced. Exhibit B (map) shows new closure boundaries and Exhibit A includes a list of roadways and trails within closure area.
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order No. 06-24-01 limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest.
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order No. 06-24-03 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 No. 06-24-02 limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
About
Christie Campground sits on the southwestern shoreline of Eagle Lake within Lassen National Forest's Eagle Lake Recreation Area. At 5,100 feet elevation in a mature forest of pines and firs, this is the most secluded of the five campgrounds around the lake, located about five miles from the marina and boat ramp. The campground's 69 sites include 47 reservable sites and 22 walk-in first-come, first-served sites. Nearly half feature pull-through parking spurs, and nine are designated as group sites. Eagle Lake, California's third-largest natural lake at 22,000 acres, is renowned for fishing the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout. The lake also provides ample space for swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and all types of boating. A 5.2-mile paved hiking and biking trail begins at Christie Campground and connects all recreation facilities in the area. The campground's location offers direct access to Forest Service OHV riding trails and is particularly favored by kayakers and personal pontoon fishing enthusiasts. Each site includes a paved parking spur, table, and campfire ring with grill. An RV dump station is located two miles away.
Directions
From Susanville, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Continue past Gallatin Road and follow signs to Christie Campground, located 2 miles north of Merrill Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 825-3212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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