How hard is it to get a campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?

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 Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?

There are 2 campsites at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Juniper Lake Campground, located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers a setting surrounded by forested terrain and volcanic landscapes. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Juniper Lake and various hiking trails that explore the park's unique geothermal features.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

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.ADA Access: There are no ADA sites.

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Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in California

Directions

From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. The last 6 miles is rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motor homes, or trailers.

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40.451042 N
121.2980209 W

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2 hrs 15 min from Redding
2 hrs 33 min from Reno
2 hrs 35 min from Yuba City

Matt D.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 4, 2020

Juniper Lake (non group)

The smaller sites at Juniper Lake are first come first serve, unlike the group sites that can be reserved. Over the last few years the popularity of Juniper Lake has grown and it is difficult to find a spot on weekends, but early to mid week there's a pretty good chance you can find a spot. If you're lucky enough to get a spot on the lake you'll have one of the most beautiful camping spots in Northern California with an epic view of Mt. Lassen. There are a couple of good day hikes nearby as well. Typically camping here is tent camping, but if you have a smaller trailer like a tent trailer or Rpod you might be able to get it in. There are no RV hook ups.

Azizah T.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2020

Next to a beautiful lake

If you enjoy privacy and a very secluded campground this is it. We stayed at group site A. This site is amazing is right next to the lake I haven’t stayed at a more beautiful site. The only downside that I didn’t like was that there wasn’t a camp host. Having a camp host always gives me a little bit of ease especially in an area with no service, deep in the forest, and stores are more than 20 minutes away. For others they might love this but to each their own! Unfortunately the time we stayed it began to snow, and no other campers were staying in the sites. It was pretty much all to ourselves. We stayed there in late September 2019. Mother Nature never ceases to surprise me. But overall I definitely keep this bookmarked because it is so beautiful! Lassen in general has great hiking trails with many views, you got to visit bumpass hell if you go.

Nikki T.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 21, 2019

Mediocre Campground in a Unique Park

This review is specific to the Juniper Lake Campground. There is no water available and no separation between sites. It is high elevation and dry so the landscape is sparse. There is a very cold lake that is lovely. Canoes and row boats available for rent. This campground would be great for RVs if you don’t require any hookups or amenities. There are other campgrounds at lower elevation that have running water and firewood available. The park itself has incredible geothermic features. The visitor center is not to be missed.

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How hard is it to get a campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?
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 Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts
Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?
There are 2 campsites at Juniper Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts