Bogard Campground is in Lassen National Forest, east of Lassen Volcanic National Park and about 40 miles from the park's northwest entrance by Manzanita Lake. The town of Susanville is 29 miles southeast of the campground. Pine Creek runs past the campground, while to the northwest stand 7,487-foot Bogard Buttes. Visitors to the area enjoy the quiet and remoteness of the campground. A network of dirt roads provides interesting opportunities for mountain biking. Nine miles to the west, Cone Lake Trailhead is located at the edge of the Caribou Wilderness.
Bogard Campground consists of 10 dispersed campsites, each with a fire pit and picnic table. Water is available from hand-pumps. All the sites are first-come, first served, and there are no fees for camping here. In the fall the aspens put on a colorful display.
| Bogard Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Bogard Campground Location: | 2 miles on Forest Road 31N26 off Highway 44 and then ½:-mile on 31N21 |
| Elevation: | 5,600 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | Susanville - 29 miles, 35 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | 10 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($5 per night for each additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Lassen National Forest |
| Eagle Lake Ranger District: | (530) 257-4188 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations Available: | All campsites at Bogard Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 25 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | None |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, Noon |
| Bogard Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, hand-pumped water |
| Campground: | Vault toilets |
| Showers and Laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Bogard Campground: |
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to Bogard Campground are close enough to Lassen Volcanic National Park to take in all of its great attractions.
Check Lassen National Forest - Bogard Campground for any campground updates.
