Potato Patch Campground

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Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Potato Patch Campground

Lassen National Forest


Potato Patch Campground

Potato Patch Campground rests along Deer Creek in the Lassen National Forest, 44 miles northwest of Chico. Campground visitors find a tranquil setting among mature oaks, pines, firs. Nearby are good trails and dirt roads, opportunities for mountain biking, and excellent fishing for rainbow trout (check California fishing regulations for this area). Lake Almanor with boating and fishing is only a half-hour drive to the east. The southwestern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is 28 miles to the north.

Potato Patch Campground features 32 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Sites are arranged in 2 loops. All of the campsites are first-come, first served.

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Potato Patch Campground Basics
Potato Patch Campground Location: 44 miles northeast of Chico on Highway 32
Elevation: 3,440 feet
Nearby Cities: Chico - 44 miles, 55 minutes
Red Bluff - 69 miles. 1:25
Number of Sites: 32
Camping Season: Early-April through 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 Potato Patch Campground are first-come, first-served.
Camping Limit: 14 nights
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 27 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: Some sites and facilities are accessible
Fees: $14 per night
Check-in, check-out: any time, 2:00 PM

Potato Patch 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 23 miles east in Chester
Attractions near Potato Patch Campground:
  • Find good trout fishing (catch and release, artificial lures with barbless hooks) along Deer Creek.
  • Visit Deer Creek Falls, 1½ miles upstream.
  • To reach Lower Deer Creek Falls drive downstream 1⅔ miles to bridge and hike another 1⅔ miles downstream along north shore of Deer Creek.
  • Drive north for a day in Lassen Volcanic National Park or east to Lake Almanor.

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Attractions and Activities

Campers at Potato Patch Campground enjoy good fishing locally along Deer Creek and find all kinds of activities at nearby Lake Almanor.

  • 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 Potato Patch Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  2. Fires are only permitted in the provided fire rings. Fires must be totally extinguished before retiring for the night.
  3. Avoid spreading pests by purchasing firewood locally.
  4. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.

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