Throughout the summer, approximately half of the park's campsites are reservable in four campgrounds. An additional four campgrounds are first-come, first-served. All group sites and horse corrals require reservations.

Butte Lake

Open

Open June 5 - October 31, 2009, weather permitting. Dry camping after September 14

Phone

Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 6 miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station. Elevation: 6100' Number of sites: 101 Daily Fee: $16 Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush and vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. One disabled site #A6. Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35'. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Reservations: Yes, for Loop B sites only. Reservations taken through ReserveUSA. Additional sites available first come, first served. Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Butte Lake Group Sites (By Reservation Only)

Open

(By Reservation Only) Open: June 5 - September 14, 2009, weather permitting.

Phone

Reserve: 1-877-444-6777

Details

Location: 6 miles south on a dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station. Accomodates tents and RVs. Number of Sites: There are 6 group sites which will accomodate 10-25 people each. Groups exceeding 25 persons will be assigned additional sites. Parking is available for 6 cars or one bus (one RV may replace 2 cars) per site. Daily Fee: $50 Elevation: 6100' Amenities: Picnic tables, campfire rings, bearproof boxes, drinking water, vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. Reservations: Yes, through ReserveUSA.

Butte Lake Stock Hitching Posts (By Reservation Only)

Open

Open June 5 - September 14, 2009, weather permitting

Phone

Reserve: (530) 335-7029

Details

Location: 6 miles south on a dirt road via Highway 44 East, 17 miles from Old Station. Elevation: 6100' Number of sites: Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Maximum 10 people. Daily Fee: $4 per animal and $14 per night. Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, vault toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, swimming. Site Rules: Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Maximum 8 animals and 3 trailers. Owners must bring own feed. NO GRAZING. Scoop manure and place in container at site. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Contact the Fee Office at the number below for further information and site rules. Reservations: Yes - Required through Manzanita Lake Fee Office Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Back country permits required for ALL horse/stock use in park. No pets allowed on trails.

Crags

Open

Open May 22 - May 26, 2009 for overflow dry camping only when Manzanita lake fills. Open June 12 - September 22, 2009.

Details

Location: 5 miles south of Manzanita Lake. Elevation: 5700' Number of sites: 45 Daily Fee: $12 Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, drinking water. Site Rules: Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35'. Limit of 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Motorhomes and trailers must park on the pad or pull-through provided. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Reservations: No Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station.

Juniper Lake

Open

July 2 - September 15 2009, weather permitting

Details

Location: On the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. Elevation: 6792' Number of sites: 18 Daily Fee: $10 Amenities: Picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming, fishing. Site Rules: Each site accommodates up to three tents. Limit 6 people at each site. Parking available for 2 wheeled vehicles, space permitting. Quiet hours 10PM to 6AM. Reservations: No Additional Notes: The last 6 miles into Juniper Lake is rough dirt road and not recommended for buses, motor homes or trailers. NO WATER. No hookups or dump station. : No Additional Notes: No hookups or dump station. Potable water available mid June through late September.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Summit Lake North Campground

Mileage:4 mi

Description: Additional campsites available on a first come, first served basis with no reservation required.
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Summit Lake South Campground

Mileage:4 mi

Description: Additional campsites available on a first come, first served basis with no reservation required.
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Juniper Lake Group Campground

Mileage:7 mi

Description: Altitude 6,792' Campground access is via paved and dirt road. Last six miles is narrow, rough and dusty dirt road. Tent campsite only Please bring our own drinking water Bears may frequent area; all food MUST be kept in approved containers. No motor boats permitted on the lake.
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Gurnsey Creek Campground

Mileage:8 mi

Description: Located 14 miles outside the town of Chester, CA, on Hwy 36/Hwy 89 (1 1/2 miles west of Hwy 32 turnoff). Mixed coniferous forest. Vault toilets, limited parking. Hiking, stream fishing. For campsite information please call (530)258-2141. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. If available, you may reserve both "Rainbow" and "Trout" group sites together (sites 31-51) to form one large group site capable of accomodating 21 camping units. Golden Age/Access discounts do not apply to group sites. The "Trout" group site is suitable for up to 7 camping units. The "Rainbow" group site is suitable for up to 14 camping units.
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Lost Creek Group Campground

Mileage:10 mi

Manzanita Lake Campground

Mileage:10 mi

Description: Additional campsites available on a first come, first served basis with no reservation required. FACILITIES: Fireplaces, picnic tables, restrooms and garbage collection. Water is available in front of each restroom. ACTIVITIES: Fishing, swimming, hiking, fishing and boating (no motors including electric, allowed). Fishing in Manzanita Lake is catch and release only, artificial lure and single barbless hook. The Loomis Museum is located 1/2 mile from the campground and can furnish information about the closest hiking trails and the current interpretive programs offered. SERVICES: Groceries, ice, gasoline, public telephones, hot showers and food services are available at the Manzanita Lake Camper store.
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Butte Lake Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Description: Additional campsites available on a first come, first served basis with no reservation required.
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Butte Lake Group Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Hat Creek Campground

Mileage:16 mi

Description: Located 1 mile west of the town of Old Station, and 12 miles east of the NW entrance to Lassen Volcanic NP. Campground is situated in a mixed coniferous forest, adjacent to Hat Creek. Elevation is 4,390 feet. Temperatures May through June are 40-80 degrees; July through August 45-90 degrees. Stream fishing nearby with trophy trout. Popular activities include hiking, picnicking, sightseeing, caving, hunting and fishing.
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Almanor Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Almanor South Campground will be open from May 15th to September 6th, 2004. Located 12 miles outside the town of Chester, CA on the west shore of Lake Almanor. Elevation - 4525 feet Mixed coniferous forest. Average temperature May-Aug. 45-90 degrees Sept.-Oct. 25-75 degrees Vault toilets, flush toilet at boat ramp, limited parking. Hiking, biking, stream and lake fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming. Boat launch, beach, and amphitheatre facilities. For campsite information call (530) 258-2141.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"