Warner Valley Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens June 16, 2025 through October 13, 2025, weather permitting. Sites 1-17 are reservable via Recreation.gov; site 18 is first-come, first-served at Drakesbad Guest Ranch.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 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. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
About
Warner Valley Campground offers a primitive camping experience in the remote southeastern corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Nestled at the base of a steep mountainside amid conifer trees at 5,650 feet elevation, this 18-site campground provides a peaceful escape with access to excellent hiking trails and geothermal features. The campground is managed by park concessionaire Snow Mountain, LLC. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire grate, and bear-proof storage box. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water spigots during the operating season. No hookups, showers, or other modern amenities are available, though nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch (half a mile away) offers meals, hot showers, and limited supplies for purchase. Full services including groceries, gasoline, and laundromat facilities are available in Chester, 17 miles south. Access requires navigating 17 miles of partly paved and gravel roads from Chester, with the final stretch being steep and rutted. This road is not recommended for RVs or trailers. The campground offers 17 reservable sites and 1 first-come, first-served site. Due to elevation and snowpack, the season typically runs from mid-June through mid-October, weather permitting. The Warner Valley area showcases Lassen's volcanic diversity and provides a quieter alternative to the park's more developed campgrounds.
Directions
From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road on the east side of the bridge. Continue half a mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad for 12.5 miles to Warner Valley Campground. Access via steep, rutted gravel road; RVs and trailers not recommended.
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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 | $21 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| tgarcia@ortegaparks.com | |
| Phone | +1 (877) 622-0221 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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