Warner Valley Campground operates as a first-come, first-served facility with 18 tent-focused sites at $21 per night. The campground provides bear vaults at each site, picnic tables, and fire rings, though RV access remains limited due to terrain. Sites 8-14 near the pay station offer flatter, larger spaces, while other sites like #5 sit on sloped ground.
Pacific Crest Trail hikers often use this campground as a required stop due to bear vault regulations within the park. A camp host typically stays on-site during operating season. The nearby Drakesbad resort provides additional lodging and dining options. Summit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park offers another camping option with different site characteristics for those wanting an alternative experience.
Description
Overview
Warner Valley campground is a limited development facility in the south eastern area of the park. It has vault toilets and potable water spigots. Numerous trails can be accessed from the campground.
Recreation
Hiking trails accessible from the campground
Facilities
Vault toilets - seasonal
Natural Features
Lassen Volcanic national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Nearby Attractions
Drakesbad Guest Ranch - half a mile away, at the end of Warner Valley road. Dining room serves meals - please contact the ranch for reservations. There is wifi to book your site.
Charges & Cancellations
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWarner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in California
Directions
The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road (on the east side of the bridge). Continue a half mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad. Continue 12.5 miles to Warner Valley Campground and Day Use Area. RVs and trailers not recommended due to steep, rutted gravel access road.
Address
Chester Warner Valley Rd
Chester, CA 96020
Coordinates
40.4422569 N
121.395694 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
