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Gurnsey Creek

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USDA Forest Service
2Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
2Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing and picnicking.Recreation The area provides access to plentiful hiking trails, picnic spots and rainbow trout fishing.Facilities Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops". GS Loop # 1 is $56/night, includes 7 individual campsites (Site #s 31-37) and can accommodate 56 people. GS Loop #2 is $112/night, includes 13 sites (Site 38-51) and accommodates up to 112 people. Each site has its own fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur. Gurnsey Creek is a gorgeous campground sitting in a forest of tall evergreens near Highway 36. Drinking water and restrooms are available. No utility hookups are provided. A water-filling station is located at the campground entrance. Parking is limited within the campground. NOTE: THESE GROUP SITES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLY. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest in the Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,700 feet. It is located next to Gurnsey Creek. Nearby Attractions The campground is located 14 miles west of the town of Chester and Lake Almanor, where boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing are popular activities. The southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 14 miles north. The park is known for its active hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots that continually shape and alter the landscape.

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Party limit
2
Vehicle limit
2
Vehicle length
2
Driveway entry
2
Shade
2

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Group Standard Nonelectric
2

Operator directions

From the town of Chester, follow Highway 36 west for about 14 miles. Gurnsey Creek Campground is located on the right side of the highway, about 2 miles past the Highway 32 turnoff.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site GS1
GURN
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Group Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 60 ft
Tent: 60 ft
Trailer: 60 ft
Numeric screening only
56 people
7 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full
Site GS2
RAIN
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Group Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 60 ft
Tent: 60 ft
Trailer: 60 ft
Numeric screening only
112 people
14 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full

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