Almanor Legacy Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground closed October 6, 2025, and typically reopens in late May.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.…
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
Legacy Campground is a developed facility with 14 sites situated near the shores of Lake Almanor in Lassen National Forest. The campground provides convenient access to Lake Almanor's recreational opportunities while offering modern amenities including water and electrical hookups at every site. Double site 11 features two sets of hookups for larger groups. An RV dump station is located adjacent to the campground for pay-per-use. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site accommodates up to 8 people for single sites and 16 people for double sites, with a maximum of 2 vehicles per site. Standard amenities include picnic tables and fire rings at each site, vault toilets, and potable water. The facility is managed by the Almanor Ranger District and maintains quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Legacy Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Lake Almanor and the surrounding national forest. The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail passes nearby, and a paved boat launch is located approximately half a mile away adjacent to Almanor North Campground. The town of Chester is 10 miles north for supplies and services.
Directions
From Highway 36 near Chester, travel south 5.9 miles on Highway 89 to the intersection with Lake Almanor Drive West. The campground is located between Lake Almanor and Highway 89.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 258-2141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Legacy Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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