Spotlights
Developed campground with 26 designated sites. Maximum of 8 people per site. Cherry Hill is a popular spot for beating the valley heat, located along a creek amongst the pines with a main drive-in area as well as walk-in sites across the creek. Grills and tables provided.
Christie Campground is part of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Firewood is for sale at the campgrounds. All restrooms at Eagle Lake have flush toilets and electricity for razors, blowdryers, etc. All sites include a picnic table, fire ring and grill, and limited parking. The Eagle Lake Marina is close to all campgrounds at Eagle Lake (within 5 miles) and provides boat rentals and slips, hot showers, laundry, and a convenience store. Elevation is approximately 5100 feet.
Accesses the southern boundary of the Caribou Wilderness. Ample parking available for vehicles and trailers; popular equestrian staging location.
Eagle Campground provides family camping sites rated for 8 people and small group sites rated for 16 people maximum. Firewood is for sale at the campground. All restrooms include flush toilets and electrical outlets for blowdryers, razors, etc. All sites include a picnic table, fire ring and grill, and limited parking. The Eagle Lake Marina is close to all campgrounds at Eagle Lake (within 5 miles) and provides boat rentals and slips, hot showers, laundry, and a convenience store. Elevation is approximately 5100 feet.
Explore the underground world of a lava tube. The self-guided trail is approximately 1/3 mile long and the cave is completely dark, so don't forget to bring a flashlight.
Alpine meadows, tall timber, and flowing creeks await on the Spencer Meadow Trail. Stretching six miles, Spencer Meadow is registered as a National Recreation Trail. See www.americantrails.org for more information on National Recreation Trail designation.
Campground 1.75 miles off Highway 44. Fee. 11 sites. Hand pumped water. Maximum length of 25 feet. Dump station 27 miles away.
Roadside rest stop off Highway 44. No fee. No camping or overnight parking. Restrooms. Piped water. Near snowmobile trailheads.
Day use area on the south end of Eagle Lake. Camping is not allowed.
Campground seven miles up steep rough road. Motor homes and large trailers not recommended. 17 sites near beautiful lake. Hand pumped water. No gas motors on boats. Dump station 34 miles away.
Dow Butte Lookout is a former fire lookout now available for the public to tour and enjoy the view.
A large day use beach with a swimming area protected by buoys to separate swimmers from motor boats, jet skis, and other lake users. Ample parking is provided within walking distance.
Locherman Canyon is a one-mile interpretive trail and outdoor classroom with an amphitheater. Call the Almanor Ranger District office at 530-258-2141 for more information.
True to its name, Hole-in-the-Ground is tucked away in a steep, tree-covered draw alongside Mill Creek. A developed campground with 13 designated sites, there is a maximum of 8 people per site at this campground. Grills and tables are provided.
Developed campground with 104 designated sites; maximum of 8 people per site. Maximum RV length 40' (not all sites will accommodate this size; some are limited to 25'). Parking is limited. Grills and tables provided. ADA accessible site available. Call the Almanor Ranger District for more information at (530) 258-2141.
Aspen Grove Campground is part of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Tent camping only. Piped water. All sites include a picnic table, fire ring and grill, and limited parking. The Eagle Lake Marina is close to all campgrounds at Eagle Lake (within 5 miles) and provides boat rentals and slips, hot showers, laundry, and a convenience store. Elevation is approximately 5100 feet. Please call for information from November thru April (530)257-6952 and from May thru October (530)825-3212. Year Round Fax: (530)257-3067.
Developed campground with 15 designated sites; most can accommodate an RV. Maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables provided.
Developed campground with 52 sites available. Maximum of 8 people per site.
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas from Mexico to Canada, the PCT stretches 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington. The Almanor Ranger District is home to 66 miles of the trail (including the 1,325 mile halfway point!) and provides multiple trailheads and access points.
The PCT is a non-motorized trail designed for hiking and equestrian use. Portions of the trail are covered by snow in the winter months, but snowshoeing is encouraged.
Currently, the snow level is 5,200' and above; please plan your trip accordingly.
Wilderness trailhead at eastern boundary of Caribou Wilderness. Access via Silver Lake Road or 10 Road to Caribou Lake. Serves as primary wilderness access. Parking for 20 vehicles and bulletin board provided. Small boats may be launched into Caribou Lake from trailhead when lake levels allow.
This trail is an easy to moderate 19 mile round trip opportunity. Park at the junction of Highway 89 and forest road 27N52 to begin. Users may also access the trail from numerous points along Highway 89 for shorter 4 to 5 mile round trips. The trail winds through a mixed conifer forest with spectacular views of Lake Almanor, Dyer Mountain, and Lassen Peak. Watch for wildlife as you may see bald eagles, osprey, and goshawk. The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail is closed to all motorized vehicles.
The Old Station Visitor Information Center is the hub of the Hat Creek recreation area. Here you can view interpretive displays including a living trout exhibit (seasonal) and delightful gardens. It is a pleasant stop to get answers to your forest questions. Maps, wood cutting permits, Christmas tree permits (Nov- Dec) nature books and interpretive items are available for sale.
Battle Creek Campground is a developed campground with 50 designated sites and a maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables are provided. Battle Creek Campground is close to Lassen Volcanic National Park which offers many diverse hiking trails and other outdoor amenities. Battle Creek Campground is located on Highway 36 approximately 2 miles west of Mineral, CA, and 38 miles east of Red Bluff, CA.
Day use area near Aspen campground. Great for family fun, sandcastles, sunbathing, and swimming. No lifeguard on duty.
Located at Eagle Lake, the Gallatin Marina offers boat and fishing equipment rentals, open boat storage, slip rentals, boat fuel, showers, laundry, and fish cleaning facilities. Fishing licenses, fishing supplies, camping supplies, ice, clothing, and food are for sale at the Marina store.
Goumaz campground is between Highways 36 and 44. Drinking water is available at the five unimproved campsites for small equipment. A dump station is 18 miles away.
Merrill Campground provides family camping sites rated for 8 people maximum. Firewood is for sale at the campground. All restrooms include flush toilets and electrical outlets for blowdryers, razors, etc. All sites include a picnic table, fire ring and grill, and limited parking. The Eagle Lake Marina is close to all campgrounds at Eagle Lake (within 5 miles) and provides boat rentals and slips, hot showers, laundry, and a convenience store. Elevation is approximately 5100 feet. Please call for information from October thru April (530) 257-3067 and from May thru September (530) 825-3212. Year Round Fax: (530) 257-3067.
Off Highway 36, Roxie Peconom Campgrounds have ten free sites. Parking is central in a lot and campers walk to sites. Water is hand pumped. The dump station is 7 miles away.
Boat launch and day use area. Open year round.
Developed campground with 18 designated sites. Maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables are provided. The local Maidu Indians referred to this spot as the "center of the universe".
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