Rocky Knoll Campground

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

Rocky Knoll Campground

Lassen National Forest


Rocky Knoll Campground

Rocky Knoll Campground is near the west end of Silver Lake in the Lassen National Forest. Rocky Knoll and its neighbor Silver Bowl Campground are 39 miles northwest of Susanville, and, as the crow flies, 13 miles north of Lake Almanor. Silver Lake offers good fishing, especially when it has been planted with Eagle Lake trout. The unimproved boat ramp for Silver Lake is conveniently near Rocky Knoll Campground. A scenic nature trail circles the lake. Other nearby trails lead west into the Caribou Wilderness where hikers find dozens of small lakes within a mile or two of the campground.

Rocky Knoll Campground has 18 campsites in a mature conifer forest. Some of the sites are large enough for RVs or trailers. All the campsites are first-come, first-served. Well water is available from hand pumps.

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Rocky Knoll Campground Basics
Rocky Knoll Campground Location: From Westwood on Highway 36 (east of Lake Almanor), take A-21 north for 21 miles to the Silver Lake turnoff.
Elevation: 6,460 feet
Nearby Cities: Susanville - 39 miles
Westwood - 27 miles
Number of Sites: 18
Camping Season: Late May through October, weather permitting
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 Available: All campsites at Rocky Knoll CAmpground are first-come, first-served.
Camping Limit: 14 nights
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 27 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $12 per night
Check-in, check-out: any time, 2:00 PM

Rocky Knoll Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, hand pumped water
Campground: Vault toilets
Showers and Laundry: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Rocky Knoll Campground:
  • Silver Lake is popular for boating and fishing.
  • Kayakers enjoy exploring the lake's inlets and shoreline.
  • A nature trail leads around the lake's shore.
  • Hike nearby trails to Caribou Lake and lakes in the Caribou Wilderness.
  • Make the 16-mile drive north to Lassen Volcanic National Park's Butte Lake.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Rocky Knoll Campground are close enough to Lassen Volcanic National Park to take in all of its great attractions.

  • Visit beautiful Manzanita Lake for fishing and non-motorized boating.
  • Make the exhilarating 5-mile hike to the summit of Lassen Peak.
  • Join in Ranger-led Programs, including nature walks, campfire programs, Starry Night ranger-led programs, astronomy programs, Lassen Dark Sky Festival, (August TBA, 2020), and snowshoe hikes.
  • Drive out to Butte Lake and walk the 1.6-mile Cinder Cone Interpretive Trail or hike to the summit of Prospect Peak (3.1 miles one-way).
  • Make the Auto Tour of the park, stopping at sites such as Sulfur Works, Bumpass Hell Overlook, Devastated Area, and Chaos Crags.
  • Spend time in Loomis Museum, which features historic photos of Lassen's last eruption.
  • Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center has exhibits about the park's volcanic activity. The Visitor Center includes a nice cafe and a gift shop.

Key Rocky Knoll Campground Regulations

  1. Off-road Vehicles may not be operated in the campground
  2. Avoid spreading pests by purchasing firewood locally.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed on National Park trails.

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