Notice: "Almanor South Campground will be closed for health and safety concerns until further notice." Removal of Hazardous trees. (11/2024)
Almanor Campground is on the west shore of Lake Almanor. Visitors to the area enjoy boating, waterskiing, and fishing in 28,000-acre Lake Almanor. Nearby to the south is Canyon Dam Picnic Area with a beach and boat launch ramp. Boat rentals are available all around the lake.
Almanor Campground is divided into 2 sections - North and South loops. Legacy is now a separate campground, but we have included it here.
The campgrounds are set back from the lake's edge among the trees. Legacy is farthest from the lake. A paved bike trail connects all three. A launch ramp and lakefront area are located by the campgrounds.
Almanor North and South campgrounds have a combined 104 campsites, and nearby Legacy another 14. There are 5 walk-in, tent-only sites at Almanor North, while all other campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Many sites can be reserved, while some other campsites are available first come, first served.
Legacy Campground has partial hook-ups. All Legacy sites are first come, first served. Legacy offers some double sites with hook-up (water and electric) connections for 2 RVs.
Almanor Campground offers a Group Site.
| Almanor Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Almanor Campground Location: | On Almanor Drive West off Highway 89, along Lake Almanor's west shore |
| Elevation: | 4,600 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Red Bluff - 82 miles, 1:36 |
| Number of Sites: | Almanor 104
Legacy 14 |
| Campground Season: | Open late May through early October
Other times of year may be open with no reservations |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for un-towed 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District: | (530) 258-2141 |
| Almanor Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through early September. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Tent sites: $15 - $18 per night
Standard sites: $18 per night Legacy Campground: $30 per night |
| Reservations: | Almanor Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 1:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Almanor Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups at Almanor Campground
Legacy has water and electric hook-ups; |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby, pay for use |
| Attractions near Almanor Campground: | Canyon Dam Picnic Area, Lake Almanor Recreation Trail, Plumas Pines Resort, Wilson's Camp Prattville, Almanor Scenic Outlook, Chester
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Almanor Legacy Campground
Almanor Campground's group site can accommodate up to 100 people and 25 vehicles. The group campsites have less shade than the regular campgrounds. They are situated in a rather open area on the opposite side of Highway 89 from the other campgrounds.
Fee: $100
Reservation Window: from 4 days up to 12 months in advance
Reservations: Almanor Campground Group Campsite Reservations
Almanor Group Campground
Almanor North Campground
Lake Almanor is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts from boaters and water skiers to anglers and hikers.
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
