Elam Campground sits along Deer Creek in the Lassen National Forest, 16 miles west of Chester and Lake Almanor. Visitors to the area enjoy relaxing in the pretty setting, hiking local trails and dirt roads, mountain biking, and fishing for rainbow trout. Lassen Volcanic National Park makes an excellent day trip to the north.
Elam Campground has 15 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. All of the sites are first-come, first served. Campsites closest to the creek are recommended as the best choices.
| Elam Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Elam Campground Location: | 50 miles east of Chico on Highway 32 |
| Elevation: | 4,380 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | Chico - 50 miles, 1:05
Red Bluff - 62 miles. 1:16 |
| Number of Sites: | 15 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-April through mid-October, depending on weather |
| 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 |
| Almanor Ranger District: | (530) 258-2141 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | All campsites at Elam Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | No campsites designated |
| Fees: | $14 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, 2:00 PM |
| Elam Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, cooking grill, tap water; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets |
| Showers and Laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby Facilities: | Shopping 16 miles east in Chester |
| Attractions near Elam Campground: | Find good trout fishing along Deer Creek. Visit Deer Creek Falls, 5½ miles downstream. Drive north to Lassen Volcanic National Park or east to Lake Almanor.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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.
Campers at Elam Campground enjoy good fishing locally along Deer Creek and find all kinds of activities at nearby Lake Almanor.
Check Lassen National Forest - Elam Campground for any campground updates.
