North Shore Campground at
Lake Almanor

Lake Almanor, CA
Lake Almanor, CA

North Shore Campground at
Lake Almanor


Lake Almanor

North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor

North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor is privately owned campground open to the public. The camp is spread along the shore of 28,000-acre Lake Almanor. Visitors to Lake Almanor enjoy boating, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Lassen Volcanic National Park is close enough for a day trip.

North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor offers tent and RV camping along with rental cabins. RV sites have hook-ups. Some sites are lakefront. Amenities at the campground include hot showers, a general store, coin operated laundry, a boat ramp and boat slips, and a fish-cleaning station. They also have canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals. During the high season there is a 2-night minimum stay. Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day camping visits carry a $10 per night additional charge with a 3-night minimum.

Take Note: The campground's policy states that the person who makes the reservation must be there to check in before anyone else from their party will be allowed to come into the North Shore Campground property.

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North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor Basics
North Shore Campground Location: North shore of Lake Almanor, west of Chester off Highway 36
Elevation: 4,600 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Red Bluff - 84 miles, 1:40
Number of Sites: 34 tent sites
94 RV sites with partial hook-ups
Open - Closed: May through September
People per Site: 4 included in price, 2 more may be added at $5 each
Vehicles per Site: 2 ($5 for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended, $1 per day
Information: (530) 258-3376

North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor Reservations
Reservations available North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor reservations are available for camping dates from May through early October.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 45 feet
Accessible Sites: Several sites are accessible
2024 Fees: Tents - $42 per night
RV sites - $65 - $78 per night (add a tent $25)
Cabins - $189 - $269
Weekly rates available
Reservations: North Shore Campground Reservations

North Shore Campground at Lake Almanor Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring; partial hook-ups at RV sites
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, laundry
Campground Map: North Shore Campground Map
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near North Shore Campground:
  • Take advantage of North Shore Campground's Book-Lending Library.
  • Take the kids to the playground.
  • Play horseshoes.
  • Check out their canoe and kayak rentals.
  • Visit Canyon Dam Picnic Area.
  • Hike on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
  • Stop by Plumas Pines Resort.
  • Check out everything at Wilson's Camp Prattville.
  • Take your camera to the Almanor Scenic Outlook.
  • Explore Chester's shops and restaurants.

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Reviews from Previous Campers

- 2024 -

  • Quiet campground and nice scenery.
  • Campsites are huge.
  • Plenty of available shade.
  • Bathrooms and showers needed cleaning; others said they were always clean.
  • Some staff great; others were rude.

Lake Almanor
Attractions and Activities

Lake Almanor is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts from boaters and water skiers to anglers and hikers.

  • Take your boat out onto the water of 28,000-acre Lake Almanor.
  • Enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing.
  • Rent a boat at Big Cove Resort, Majors Outpost, or Knotty Pines Resort.
  • Enjoy a picnic and a swim at Marvin Alexander Beach, East Shore or Canyon Dam.
  • Hike on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail for great views of Lake Almanor.
  • Rent a kayak from Lake Almanor Kayak Rentals.
  • Take a day trip to Butt Reservoir, Mountain Meadows Reservoir or Round Valley Reservoir.

Key North Shore Campground Regulations

  1. To avoid problems with bears, food and similar items must be stored in bear-proof lockers.
  2. During power outages, Generators may only be used from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No generator use from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  3. Build fires in provided fire rings.
  4. Obtain firewood locally to avoid bringing in pests.

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General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.