Juniper Lake Campground

Overview

The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only. Reservations are required for the two group sites and one stock corral. Drinking water is not available.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

18 campsites

Fee

From $12 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-595-6121

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Juniper Lake Campground, 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

• Mount Harkness TrailHike · 4.9 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Mount Harkness-Warner Valley Trailhead.

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• Juniper Lake Loop TrailHike · 5.9 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Juniper Lake Loop-North TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from camp

  Access point for Mount Harkness Trail.

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• Juniper Lake Loop-South TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from camp

  Access point for Mount Harkness Trail.

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• Mount Harkness Lookout TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Inspiration Point TrailHike · 0.8 mi long · 1.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bizz Johnson TrailBike ride · 25.3 mi long · 15.8 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

• Mount HarknessPeak · 8,045 ft · 1.3 mi from camp

  A peak along Mount Harkness Lookout Trail.

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• Bonte PeakPeak · 7,690 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Inspiration PointViewpoint · 1.7 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Inspiration Point Trail.

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• Terminal GeyserHot spring · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Drakesbad Hot SpringsHot spring · 5.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Coppervale Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 21.9 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Lassen College.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• 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.