Gurnsey Creek Campground
Gurnsey Creek Campground is in the Lassen National Forest along its namesake creek. The campground is off Highway 36, about 14 miles west of Chester and Lake Almanor. The southern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is 14 miles to the north. Visitors to the campground enjoy hiking, picnicking, and fishing.
Gurnsey Creek Campground offers 30 standard campsites that can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The sites are spread through a mixed conifer forest. All of the 30 sites are first-come, first-served. There are also 2 Group Campsites which must be reserved prior to arrival.
| Gurnsey Creek Campground Basics |
| Gurnsey Creek Campground Location: |
14 miles west of Chester on Highway 36 |
| Elevation: |
4,830 feet |
| Nearby Cities: |
Red Bluff - 56 miles, 1:09 |
| Number of Sites: |
30 |
| Open - Closed: |
Mid-May through early 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 for Gurnsey Creek Campground |
| Reservations: |
Reservations are required for the group camps.
All other campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Camping Limit: |
14 nights |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: |
30 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: |
No campsites designated, but vault toilets are accessible |
| Fees: |
Standard campsites - $14 per night
Group campsite 1 - $56 per night
Group campsite 2 - $112 per night |
| Reservations for Group Campsites: |
Gurnsey Creek Group Campsite Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: |
Noon, Noon |
| Gurnsey Creek Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, cooking grill, tap water |
| Campground: |
Vault toilets, water filling station near campground entrance |
| Showers and Laundry: |
No |
| Dump station: |
No |
| Nearby Facilities: |
Shopping 14 miles east in Chester |
| Attractions near Gurnsey Creek Campground: |
Find good trout fishing along Gurnsey Creek. Drive north to Lassen Volcanic National Park or south to Lake Almanor.
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Gurnsey Creek Campground Group Campsites
Gurnsey Creek Campground has 2 group sites. Site 1 consists of 7 campsites (#31 - 37) and can accommodate up to 56 people and 7 vehicles. Group Site 2 consists of 14 campsites (#38 - 51) and can accommodate up to 112 people and 14 vehicles. Both sites can be reserved together for groups as large as 168 people. The campsites within the group area cannot be reserved individually. Check-in and check-out time is noon. Campsites may be reserved up a year prior to arrival date.
General Camping Information
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.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
