Camping & Lodging

One facility offers lodging in the park—Drakesbad Guest Ranch. Contact (530) 529-1512 for information and reservations.

There are eight campgrounds in the park. Groups must camp in one of two group campgrounds (Lost Creek or Juniper Lake). Reservations for the group campgrounds are required and must be made in advance. Please contact (530) 595-4444 ext. 5155 for information on group camping.

All other park campgrounds operate on a first come, first served basis; no reservations can be made. All campgrounds are above 5,650 feet; persons with problems aggravated by high elevation should consult their physician.

Campgrounds in the park are:

Southwest - Elevation: 6700', Location: Lassen Chalet parking area. East side, near Southwest Entrance Station. Facilities: Walk-in campsites, fireplaces, tables, piped water, comfort station w/flush toilets, garbage collection. Lassen Chalet (open business hours in the summer) has food service and gift shop. RV's may park overnight in Chalet parking for a fee.

Summit Lake - Elevation: 6,695 feet, Location: 12 miles from Manzanita Lake, 17 1/2 miles from Southwest Entrance Station. Facilities: Swimming, fireplaces, tables, flush toilets (north campground) garbage collection, naturalist programs. Many trails begin in this area.

Crags - (Overflow only) Elevation: 5,700 feet, Location: 5 miles from Manzanita Lake. Facilities: Fireplaces, tables, piped water, chemical toilets, garbage collection. Will accommodate trailers to 35'.

Manzanita Lake - Elevation: 5,890', Location: Adjacent to and south of Manzanita Lake. Facilities: Fishing, swimming, fireplaces, tables, flush toilets, showers, electric razor outlets, piped water, garbage collection, trailer dumping station. Boating without motors. Will accommodate trailers to 35'. Pay telephone. Concession services, naturalist programs.

Warner Valley - Elevation: 5,650', Fee Location: 1 mile west of Warner Valley Ranger Station, via dirt road 17 mile out of Chester. Not recommended for trailers. Facilities: Stream fishing, hiking, fireplaces, tables, piped water, pit toilets, garbage collection, Nearest supplies in Chester.

Juniper Lake - Elevation: 6,792 feet, Location: On east shore of Juniper Lake Ranger Station via rough dirt road leading 13 miles north of Chester, not recommended for trailers. Facilities: Swimming in lake, boating without motors, fireplaces, tables, pit toilets, garbage collection. Boil, purify or bring your own water.

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