Almanor

Overview

Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area. Recreation The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-258-2141

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Almanor, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• PCT - California Section NHike · 130.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 9.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Hwy 70 to McArthur-Burney Falls State Park.

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• Pacific Crest Trail Highway 36 TrailheadTrailhead · 9.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bizz Johnson TrailHike · 25.3 mi long · 13.4 mi from camp

  A trail from Susanville (Old Railroad Depot) to Mason Station, maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

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• PCT - California Section MHike · 91.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 15.1 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Hwy 49 to Hwy 70.

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• Mount Harkness Lookout TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 16.4 mi from campShow on map
• Mount Harkness TrailHike · 4.9 mi long · 16.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Mount Harkness-Warner Valley Trailhead.

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Mountain biking

• Bizz Johnson TrailBike ride · 25.3 mi long · 13.4 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Susanville (Old Railroad Depot) to Mason Station, maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

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Scenic sights

• Stover MountainPeak · 6,119 ft · 8.5 mi from campShow on map
• North Stover MountainPeak · 5,988 ft · 12.1 mi from campShow on map
• Indian FallsWaterfall · 15.3 mi from campShow on map
• Ice CaveCave · 15.8 mi from campShow on map
• Deer Creek FallsWaterfall · 18.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Coppervale Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 16.5 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Lassen College.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.