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Almanor

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USDA Forest Service
21Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
21Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area.Recreation The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. A boat ramp can be found next to the north campground. The adjacent beach is mostly rocky, but contains some sand. Fishing in the lake or nearby streams, is a popular activity. Anglers will find a variety of trout, bass, salmon and catfish, among other species.The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail can be accessed from within the campground. The trail winds through the forest, providing spectacular views of the lake, nearby Dyer Mountain and Lassen Peak. The trail stretches approximately 11 miles along the west shore of the lake. It is a non-motorized trail, open to all non-motorized activity. Facilities The campground offers numerous single-family campsites, as well as a group site. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping, however, no hookups are provided. Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Limited parking is available at the campground. An amphitheater is located on-site.Natural Features The campground sits on the west shore of Lake Almanor at an elevation of 4,540 feet. A scenic mixed conifer forest covers the area. Parts of the campground are shaded, while other sections have grassy meadows that often contain wildflowers. Nearby Attractions The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 21 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
21
Vehicle limit
21
Vehicle length
21
Driveway entry
20
Shade
19

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
17
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Group Standard Nonelectric
2

Operator directions

From Chester, take Highway 36 west to Highway 89 South. Turn left on Highway 89 and continue south about 6 miles, to Almanor Drive West (not to be confused with Almanor West development and Almanor West Drive). Turn left on Almanor Drive West (directly across from the Almanor Group Camp and rest area) and continue approximately 1 mile to Almanor South Campground. For the Almanor Group camp.From Chester, take Highway 89 South. Turn left on Highway 89 and continue about 6 miles to Almanor Drive west (not to be confused with Almanor West development and Almanor West Drive). Turn right into Almanor Group Camp and rest area ( across from Almanor West Drive).

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THE ACTUAL SITES

21 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
SOUT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 30 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 30 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 002
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 35 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 35 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 003
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 35 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 35 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 004
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 45 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 005
SOUT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Pull-Through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 006
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 007
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 45 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 008
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 009
SOUT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 010
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 30 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 30 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 011
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 012
SOUT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 013
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 70 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 70 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 014
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 60 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 60 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 015
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 47 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 47 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 016
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 017
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 018
SOUT
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 45 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 019
SOUT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site 053
SMLT
Source updated: 2026-08-11
Group Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 45 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
16 people
4 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site GS
ALMA
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Group Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: 60 ft
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: 60 ft
Trailer: 60 ft
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
100 people
25 vehicles
Pull-through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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