Best Tent Camping near Chester, CA

Recent Tent Reviews in Chester

402 Reviews of 46 Chester Campgrounds

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  Alex H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 11, 2024

  Volcanic Country Camping & RV

  Shower Code

  Men’s shower code is 9271 as of 10/10/24 for all you stinky campers (myself included)

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  Stephanie I.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Big Pine Dispersed Camping

  Great Dispersed spots

  Plenty of dispersed camping along the creek just south of Big Pine Campground. We found a could spots that our 38ft fifth wheel could fit, and many spots for smaller rigs. Water, dump, and trash are available at Old Station Visitor Information Center just north (RV sewer dump closes mid October)

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  Marty P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Beautiful Forested Campground

  It's definitely a 5-star campground, but if you don't fish, kayak or do paddle boarding, there is nothing else to do within 20 miles. National forest camping with power and electric, Wow!!! The price with a National Forest pass was only $32.

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  Tyler B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Antelope Mountain Dispersed Camp

  Basic primitive cell service

  Not a bad place to spend a night or two primitive camping

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  Nikolaj A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2024

  The Village at Highlands Ranch

  Perfect spot

  This was a perfect campsite. Came in late but everybody was eager and happy to help out. Met the hosts who took their time and explained about the park.

  Located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest. Very nice.

  An upper class restaurant and a bar so something for everyone.

  Very recommandable

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  Patricia N.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 26, 2024

  Grizzly Creek Campground

  Nestled in the trees

  This campground is a very quiet spot after Labor Day, it is small, only 10 sites total and it is only open until September 30, which I don't understand since there is no snow here until November.

  When we were there only one other camper was staying here and he was a deer hunter.

  The water is shut off after Labor Day so come prepared. This campground has two sites that will take a 30' trailer and the remaining sites will take smaller trailers, tents or campers.

  One site has a new picnic table but all sites have tables, fire pits and plenty of room between sites. Pit toilets are near the entrance and only one was clean when we stayed here.

  Not to far from Bucks Lake if you want to camp and then drive to the lake.

  Fees have changed, they are $25 a night and $12.50 if you have the pass.

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  Patricia N.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 24, 2024

  Ponderosa Flat Campground

  PGE campground

  This campground and the one to the south, Cool Springs, are both run by Pacific Gas and Electric Utility company. 

  There are campground hosts at both campgrounds and late in September half of Ponderosa Flat closes. The entire campground closes at the end of September. 

  There was plenty of water in the Reservoir and it could be okay for a boat but you have to look out for all the snags in the water, and there are a lot of them.

  Campground is quiet but tight to get a large trailer in, ours is 26 feet and it was tight. The spaces in the closed portion of the campground were a bit more spacious. 

  Fire rings, tables and pit toilets. It was $30 a night with no power, power sites are more expensive. 

  If you have a cool campground host you can ride your ATV or Side by side out onto the dirt road and ride for miles. Just be mindful it is not really supposed to be a ride out campground.

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  Greg N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Cave Campground

  Best of the USFS

  Flushing toilets, easy access, friendly host, gorgeous setting, level ground- can’t ask for any better at $8 a night (after interagency discount)!

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  Michael B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2024

  Running Deer Campground

  Lake side

  Great spaces next to lake. No cell service. Lots of places to enjoy on the shoreline.

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  Noel L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 15, 2024

  Days End RV Park

  Awesome park

  One night stay. Well maintained and clean. Great landscaping and keeps it watered. Laundry just $1.50 a load and nice laundromat. Almost level site. Awesome and friendly owner...since 2022. Nice bathrooms. Great views and quiet.

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  alan C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  North Eagle Lake Campground

  Right along highway

  Sites were not completely level but workable. Looked like homeless folks might have lived there at some point. We made camp 1 night before headed on towards Oregon.

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  alan C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Antelope Mountain Dispersed Camp

  One good area

  We only found one good area and it already had 2 people at it. It had level sites and nice tall trees. It also tucked in out of the wind. We some for other sites but they were windy, rough road to reach them, and not level so we moved on

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  Bill S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  North Eagle Lake Campground

  Great place

  I’ve never seen cleaner pit toilets Lisa said it all almost. The toilet also have a side table with magazines. We had a good site with a distant lake view. Easy in and out. Can’t beat it for a short overnight stay. The hosts are to be commended.

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  Claire D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2024

  31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

  Convenient dispersed site near Lassen

  Same experience as the other reviews. Arrived late Friday night on Labor Day weekend and found a spot right at the beginning of the dirt road - coming from Redding direction, turned right off of 44 onto the dirt road then took the first right. The turnoff is on Google maps and was easy to find even in the dark. Nobody else around that we saw, even given the busy weekend! Agreed with others on the road noise but it was fine. Just a few minutes from Manzanita lake. Great find!

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  Joey C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Antelope Lake Recreation Area

  Beautiful

  We had a great time up at Antelope Lake. It is a very pretty lake and would definitely recommend going. However, the camp host there was very rude and very unaccommodating. I booked 6 campsites for two nights, when I showed up on Friday, the campground was not full so I moved to my trailer to a different site because it was close to friends and family. The site I moved to was first come first serve. The camp host was hounding me - saying I must pay for the site I moved to even though the campground wasn't full. Originally, I paid close to $500 for all 6 sites and the camp host made me pay for the extra site that wasn't even taken/reserved. Be careful of this guy! I think this guy might be pocketing the money.

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  lee's freelance M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  North Eagle Lake Campground

  Clean and spacious

  Great stop. The Most Immaculate pit toilets ever! Many pull through sites. Easy on/off Hwy 139. Trees . Quiet. Only one other camper there on a Monday . Honor federal interagency passes.

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  addison G.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2024

  Haskins Valley Campground

  Nice, easy access to lake

  It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake.

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  tom P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2024

  Rocky Point Dispersed Camping

  Suitable but barren

  There's signs acknowledging it's free camping. Large barren area with a toilet near the lake. Not great for a tent but can make it work. Good distance away from roads and houses. Lake view.

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  mark F.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Nice lakeside camp

  Large state lakeside camp, well laid out. Clean toilets but no showers. Ca, so expensive. Great bike/hiking paved path In The pines. Lake entry about 200 yards from Lowest campsites which are unpowered sites. Water and electric available on the two upper levels. We did not have reservations, 4 powered sites and many unpowered were available. We chose the basic site, closer to the lake side.

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  Ray B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Cool Springs Campground

  Secret Place Near Lake Almanor

  Just try to get a last minute camp spot on Memorial Day weekend most places.  We were fortunate to discover Butt Lake near Lake Almanor.  Only one small burn area far from the campgrounds.  Friday was opening day for Cool Springs campground.  A PG&E operated facility, it was in great shape and ready for the season.  We did three nights, departing on Monday.  On Friday night we were one of only a few guests.  Saturday and Sunday were full, but the feeling was vary spacious.  The lake is a reservoir with no actual inlet.  Rather it is fed by a pipe from Lake Almanor with a hydroelectric plant just prior to the water entering Butt Lake.  Oddly for a PG&E lake there is not hydroelectric plant at the outlet dam.  Did some bike riding to check out the dam, Ponderosa Flat campground, Pioneer cemetery, and east shore of the lake.

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  Jeff B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Movin' West RV Park

  A great place to stay in Graeagle, CA

  It was a great RV park to stay at in Graeagle, California. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is great. The town is only 1 mile from the RV park and you can easily walk there. I highly recommend the Graeagle Outpost for coffee, ice cream, and more.

  It would be even better if there was more space between each RV spot. It feels like your neighbor is right there in your business all the time. They put up fences to give some semblance of privacy but it doesn't really help because they are only partial fences.

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  Julie G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Rare USDA camp with power and water

  Stayed one night and loved Eagle Lake. Rare USDA campground with power and water. Lovely forest area shades the camp. Lots of families with bikes and dogs all on leashes. Great bike paths to ride or walk right next to the lake.

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  Robert N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Summit Lake South — Lassen Volcanic National Park

  Reserve first Check level if you camp in van or rv

  Beautiful lake. Great campsites. Cannot pay at site.

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  Robert N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Christie Hill Basecamp

  Dispersed camping

  No water or outhouse. If you have a low clearance vehicles, pick your pins carefully.

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  Kurt T.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Almanor

  North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024

  North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024.

  It took some digging on this information as the USFS website is wrong.  

  I camp here on the South campground at least once every year.  For the 2024 season, they CLOSED it at the last second.  

  The North campground is OPEN, but you cannot reserve it.  First Come First Served (FCFS).

  Boat ramp is at the North campground, but if you just have a paddleboard or kayak, you can just walk to the water by just waking down the road and launch at the edge of the lake.  

  There is a General Store within walking distance and restaurant/bar right on the lake too.  I highly advise reservations for dinner on the deck.

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  Elaine S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

  Exactly what we needed

  About one mile south of the northwest entrance, so it’s convenient. Follow the instructions from other campers as they’re spot on. We camped to the right of the road, as we saw another camp site that was filled to the right. Tent campers will have no issues finding a spot. We didn’t venture too far down the road due to having a lower car, but we had plenty of options.

  Although you feel secluded, the highway isn’t too far, so you’ll have some road noise (nothing crazy). We did hear coyotes off in the distance, which is so cool and spooky at the same time. Bear activity was reported in the area before we arrived, so keep that in mind. Make sure to bring your buh spray!

  Will definitely stay here again if we visit the park again. Arrived June 19, left June 20.

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  Brian and Janet S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Volcanic Country Camping & RV

  Close to Lassen NP - time capsule!

  This place is cool - the Mineral Lodge and Restaurant is where we checked in for campground. We needed a place to stay before heading into Lassen Volcanic NP. The Mineral Lodge and campground next door are family owned and have a community feel. No frill campground, does have hookups.

  $35 per night plus $2 pet fee

  Sites very close together. Bathroom old but works. Poor T Mobile service. No wifi.