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Christie Campground

Christie Campground is located near Susanville in Lassen National Forest, featuring a landscape of forests and lakes. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Eagle Lake and the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

National Forest

Lassen National Forest

Overview

Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail. The Osprey Overlook, another day use area in the recreation area, can be hiked or driven to for a scenic view of the southern end of Eagle Lake and the surrounding forest basin.The Lassen National Forest offers a variety of lakes, streams and wilderness areas for recreational opportunities. The forest offers miles of trails that are used for hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding and in the winter months, snowmobiling.

Recreation

Fishing for the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout, is the primary recreational activity on Eagle Lake, but the 3rd largest natural lake in California (22,000 acres), provides for plenty of room for swimming, kayaking, skiing and all other boating activities by motor or sail. There are no 2-cycle restrictions for outboard boat motors or PWCs.

Natural Features

Eagle Lake is located where the Sierras meet the Cascades at the southwestern end of the lake, and the Modoc Plateau of the Great Basin at the northeastern end. This unique location offers diverse landscapes, geology, wildlife and vegetation.Christie Campground is located in a mature conifer forest of pines and firs, on the southwestern shoreline of Eagle Lake, at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 825-3454.

Nearby Attractions

The Lassen National Forest has many other recreational opportunities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park is an easy days drive to and from Eagle Lake Recreational Area.

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Location

Christie Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Continue past Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs to Christie Campground. Located on County Road A-1, 2 miles north of Merrill Campground.

Address

477-050 EAGLE LAKE ROAD
Susanville, CA 96130

Coordinates

40.5663889 N
120.8387833 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Wonderful campsite in the trees

The site was set nicely amongst the trees. The host was friendly and the site overall including the restrooms were super clean.

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Further from the Lake

One of several campgrounds at Eagle Lake this one sits up on a hill under the trees and is a little further from the water. Lots of pull through sites are nice. Camp host on site. Many tall pines provide shade.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Alison , June 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Alison , June 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Alison , June 7, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2018

Lots of space to ourselves!

We camped from 6/18 - 6/20, a Monday through Wednesday. There was only one other occupied campsite out of about 25 on our loop. When we came last year in early July, there were more campers but it still wasn't filled. We have a Senior Access Pass, so we paid only $10 per night instead of $20. Clean campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings with nice adjustable height cooking grates. There is firewood for sale at the campground host's. Drinking water is available, and the bathrooms are clean and have flush toilets. We were happy to have our screen tent, because there were more than a few mosquitoes. A paved trail goes along the lake for 5 miles, suitable for bicycles, strollers, and hikers. There are big fish in the lake, and there are white pelicans and bald eagles who feed on those fish. Beautiful scenery with strategically located picnic tables near the lake, and nice places to spread a blanket and take a lakeside nap.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Norma Y., June 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Norma Y., June 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Christie Campground by Norma Y., June 23, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Christie Campground?

    Camping at Christie Campground can cost between $40.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Christie Campground?

    Christie Campground allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Christie Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Christie Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Christie Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Christie Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Christie Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Christie Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Christie Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Christie Campground?

    There are 116 campsites at Christie Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts