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$26 / night
"We took an eight-day tour through Northern California and this was our first leg. Tent-camped three nights."
"California Hidden gems."
$20 / night
"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."
"We’ve been on a road trip through California living in a van so after hiking lassen all day we were on the lookout for a shower . This place had a hot shower and toilet !"
"Mosquitoes were out in full force thanks to the proximity to the creek, and the cattle from the ranch next door were mooing all night. Charming!"
"The beauty of a lovely camp like this is the interlude of serenity you experience, away from the busyness of our daily routines, rules, and limitations.
It is a beautiful, clean camp."
"The sites are "walk-in" which varies from maybe 50 ft to 200 ft from the parking lot."
"When we originally planned our year-long trip to all of the national parks, we did our best to avoid the massive snow packs that limit accessibility to the parks."
$22 / night
"Like its sister site to the north, this camp site is next to Lassen’s Summit Lake at approximately 7000 feet."
"Summit lake is a great place to hang. There are campgrounds on either side of the lake and this one is the more primate of the two - no flush toilets. "
$24 / night
"Our decision for our final resting place -pun intended- was situated between two rocks on the flattest stony ground we could find. We had heard gusts could reach 70 mph at night."
"We stayed here two nights after spending one night at the larger Manzanita Lake CG.
The are two loops and about 40 sites. There is also a South Summit Lake CG."
"It's close to the dog park if you have a dog.
The bathroom/shower is 3 sites down. Very clean.
Also close to the walking trail, basketball/volleyball courts& a neat tree swing."
"Close to the entrance to Lassen Park.
Cons: Some tent sites were better than others. My favorite tent sites were T6. T7, T8 and especially T13."
"This is so close to Lassen without the busyness of the park in summer. We visited end of July and the access to the creek was so welcome."
"Pros:
* Close to a lot of amazing scenery with Lassen
* Well kept, clean, quiet campground
* Camp store/restaurant is great
* Laundry on site
* Access to a nice little creek w/swimming hole"
"Just off the main highway. Gravel road in. We had a Ford van that had no problem driving over the dirt and gravel road. There are sites with fire rings and relatively flat ground."
"We were in a site close to the road but recommend a site closer to the creek. Note: no easy access to creek from campground, so recommend going to the red bridge to access trails."
"The area is covered in greenery and it is next to Deer Creek with easy access for trout fishing."
GuideI really liked this campground, and the convenience of being inside the park was great. The spots are decent sized, but are very close together and there isn't much for vegetation to separate the sites. You will see your neighbors and what they are doing, saying (and visa versa).
It's a tent only (or no hook ups) campground, which I prefer, but when I booked I didn't think about the parking pads. Many of the parking pads are at extreme angles, and would NOT be usable for folks with a roof-top tent, such as myself. I got lucky and the spot I booked just happened to be one of the flat ones. But driving through on my way to the site, I was getting very nervous, not many of them have the flat parking.
ScoutRight next to the creek and big spots! Our motorhome drove down here just fine. Caught a bunch of trout in the creek and had an absolute blast. Quiet and safe and lots of shade.
GuideConveniently close to the freeway, but not too loud. The facilities could use some updating but most everything works. It’s generally clean*. Overall not much shade but if you’re in a Sprinter or van sites 30 & 31 have AM shade (see pic). This place is very function for a stop on a Cannonball Run, but not for a long term stay, IMHO. *The Green Fire is 25 miles away and many of the woodland firefighters are staying here (so grateful for them). So the bathrooms were a little dirtier than probably normal, which is just fine.
RangerThis is the furthest out campground at Eagle Lake. Great bike walking paved path and smaller older sites.
We thought that there would be direct access to OHV trails from here but no dice. If you camp in a toyhauler then a second vehicle with trailer would be needed.
If that isn’t important then this is the less crowded of the Eagle Lake campgrounds.
There is a store at the marina for supplies you may have forgotten.
RangerNear the boat launch to Eagle Lake. Some sites first come others can be reserved.
Around Eagle Lake there are 5 campgrounds, one walk in only, one group only and three others that have dry to full service.
Eagle campground is older and sites are shorter so no large rigs.
GuideWe thought we got a prime river spot, it was spacious and had a private path right to the river. However lots of kids from a neighboring campsite would frequently tromp thru our site loudly to visit the spot. Then came the bees. It was almost impossible to cook or eat without being swarmed by hundreds of them. We would have to cook fast and run to our tent and quickly zip the door to be able to eat. The vault bathroom were absolutely disgusting and dirty. Then to top it off we were hit with a huge windstorm storm that knocked trees down all over the campground— including one that blocked our car in. The camp host was absolutely no help to anyone. Had no way to contact anyone for help. We will never go back and I do not recommend this campground to anyone.
TravelerWent here for 4th of July 2025. It was a beautiful small lake with hiking trails right off of the lake. I think all of the reviews for this campground are for the Silver lake in the El Dorado national forest and that IS NOT THIS LAKE. This is the Silver lake campground in PLUMAS national forest.
In Bucks Lake wilderness, about 5 miles of relatively nice dirt/ gravel road to campground. A little busy, but it was 4th of July so it's to be expected.
GuideThis is our third year staying in this campground, each time for nearly 2 weeks. The entire campground is super clean and well-maintained. The pool is awesome, the playground is so fun, and the on-site laundry is really handy for our super long stays. It’s only 15 minutes to Mount Lassen national Park.
ScoutWhile the park itself is beautiful and well-maintained, I unfortunately cannot say the same about the management. A member of the office staff violated my privacy by intentionally sharing my personal information with another resident. This reckless and inappropriate behavior led to serious conflict in my life, and is a blatant violation of my civil rights. I am in the process of contacting the realty company listed as the owner/operator to formally address this issue. It is deeply concerning that someone in her position would show such disregard for confidentiality and professionalism. This individual should not be in a role that involves handling sensitive information—she has proven to be untrustworthy and lacking in integrity. Shame on her for abusing her position. I strongly advise others to proceed with caution.
Camping near Mineral, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature, especially for those looking to explore Lassen Volcanic National Park. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, each with its own unique features, you can find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure.
Camping around Mineral, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of activities and beautiful scenery. Just be prepared for some quirks, and you’ll have a fantastic time!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Mineral, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 206 campgrounds and RV parks near Mineral, CA and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mineral, CA is Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 37 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Mineral, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Mineral, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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