Elam Campground
Closed for the season. Typically opens in late April or early May and operates through October, depending on snow conditions.
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.…
Eagle Lake RD - Limited Services April 29 & April 30
All product sales and permits will not be available at the Eagle Lake Ranger District Office from April 29, 2026, through April 30, 2026. Normal operations will resume on Monday, May 4th.Though product sales will not be avaiable, our office is still open. Come on in or call for any questions about…
Front Desk Closure today, April 29 at Lassen NF Supervisor's Office
The Front Desk at the Lassen National Forest Supervisor's Office in Susanville is closed today, April 29, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, April 30, 2026. To purchase permits and other forest products, please contact the Almanor Ranger District at (530) 258-2141. For any…
Hat Creek RD - Temporary Office Closure for all Visitor Services
All Visitor Services will be closed at the Hat Creek Ranger District Office from April 25, 2026, through May 10, 2026. Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 11th.For questions about recreation sites and other visitor services, please contact our Susanville office or any of our other district…
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
Elam Campground is a developed Forest Service campground located along upper Deer Creek at its confluence with Elam Creek in the Almanor Ranger District of Lassen National Forest. The campground features 15 designated sites, most of which can accommodate small to medium RVs. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring for comfortable outdoor living. The campground is particularly popular with anglers, as Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout throughout the summer season. The creek provides excellent stream fishing opportunities right from the campground. Basic amenities include vault toilets, a hand pump for potable water, and trash collection. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 8 people per site. Located just 2 miles south of Highway 36 on Highway 32, the campground is easily accessible from Chico (55 miles east on Highway 32). The facility operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall, with winter closures due to snow and cold weather conditions.
Directions
Located 2 miles south of Highway 36 on Highway 32. From Chico, travel east 55 miles on Highway 32.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 257-2151 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Elam Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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