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This place is glamping at its best! Ample sites, close to the NP, laundry, two restaurants on site, gift shop, etc
Glamping near Westwood, CA
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Plumas Pines Resort near Westwood, California houses upscale glamping accommodations including safari tents and canvas cabins with direct lake access on Lake Almanor. The resort's glamping sites feature permanent wooden decks attached to each accommodation, creating an elevated outdoor living space that extends the comfort from inside to outside. "This place is amazing for trailer camping. The sites are close to each other, but every site has a small balcony you can back up next too," noted one visitor. Lazzarini Farms also offers distinctive glamping experiences with comfortable canvas yurts equipped with real beds and linens, propane heat for chilly mountain evenings, and access to modern bathrooms with hot showers. Both locations provide drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings where permitted, allowing guests to enjoy both wilderness immersion and essential comforts. The proximity to mountain lakes creates opportunities for water activities while maintaining the cozy, sheltered feeling of luxury camping.
Rocky Knoll and Silver Bowl campgrounds near Silver Lake provide seasonal glamping options with stunning views of the Caribou Wilderness. A paved trail connects glamping sites to the lake shore where visitors can launch kayaks or paddleboards. One reviewer highlighted, "I had a very enjoyable time looking out at the scenery. I had peace and quite with no large buildings and being on a private road. It all gave me the feeling I was one with the nature all around me." The Caribou Trailhead located near these glamping accommodations leads hikers into pristine wilderness areas with multiple alpine lakes. Eagle Lake's glamping facilities feature lakeside locations with unobstructed water views and access to the Eagle Lake Recreation Trail for walking or cycling. The season for most glamping accommodations in this area typically runs from May through October, with some properties closing earlier depending on weather conditions. The combination of forest settings, lake access, and comfortable accommodations makes this region particularly appealing for visitors seeking nature immersion without sacrificing comfort.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Westwood (26)
1. Merrill Campground
"Grew up camping here as a child and have so many great memories of Eagle Lake. Unfortunately things have changed quite a bit due to the shift in climate in the area."
"Right on Eagle Lake in Lassen National Forest, this campground has a mix of electric and non electric sites with views of the lake. Clean bathrooms with mirrors, flush toilets but no showers."
from $35 - $80 / night
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"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. "
"Nice distance between most sites."
from $15 - $100 / night
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"Great staff, easy to get to and find your spot, and convenient spots with decks and hookups. The neighbors were also awesome, and helped us with questions and guidance."
"The sites are close to each other, but every site has a small balcony you can back up next too. Majors Outpost boat rentals are also here and they are Super Friendly."
from $54 - $150 / night
Check Availability4. Last Chance Creek Campground
"This campground is about 4 miles off highway 36. Horseshoe pits are right across from camp host. Was very quiet"
5. Silver Bowl Campground
"There are cabins around Silver Lake and people tow boats up for the summer, so I'm sure as the season goes on the road gets easier."
"The campsites are pretty large but you definitely can see and sometimes hear the people near you. Vault toilets, well for water. Maybe a quarter mile from the easiest place to get into Silver lake."
6. Lake Haven Resort
7. Benner Creek Campground
"I’ve had campfires fires here no problem. Existing fire rings. Plenty of wood in surrounding area but you can’t buy it, forage only. Chester is close enough to shop in."
8. Lazzarini Farms
"It all gave me the feeling I was one with the nature all around me. The camp also represents and embodies that same unity."
from $35 / night
Check Availability9. Summit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park
"Great location to hit all the tourist spots, this campground is right on the main road. Easy access to trail to more remote areas as well. When the campground is full, it is too busy for my tastes."
"These sites have a beautiful view of the lake. We get up early and set up our blanket and chairs in our lake spot."
from $24 / night
Check Availability10. Long Point Campground
"This is one of three campgrounds on Antelope Lake near Susanville CA. Several of the sites are near the lake. All sites are well shaded with fir and pine trees. Great fishing and wildlife watching."
"The lake has two islands, and boat access."
from $36 - $85 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Redding, CA
- 1 hr 49 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 20 min from Yuba City, CA
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Glamping Reviews near Westwood, CA
103 Reviews of 26 Westwood Campgrounds
- EEmily M.
ScoutHat Creek Resort & RV Park
It’s pretty empty this time of year. Was informed it will close for the season next week. Camp sites are oddly marked. Lots of trees to navigate around. But spacious. Tent and RV Camp spots as well as cabins. Internet is the fastest I’ve seen at a park 40mb download. There is road noise at night so pick a spot in the back. Showers and bathrooms are very clean.
- JJacqueline S.
TravelerThe Village at Highlands Ranch
Friendly and clean
I used this RV park while roadtripping in a van. The people were friendly and the bathroom was super clean. I would stay here for tent camping too.
Josiah D.GuideManzanita Lake Camping Cabins — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Cozy but no electric
Generally if I'm getting a cabin and paying extra for it I would like it to have electric. They did have propane heat though which is nice. That aside, the location is great. $5 for shower access for the duration. Close walk to the lake. Lots of wildlife.
Kurt T.TravelerAlmanor
Not a positive review
SAFETY HAZARDS: So many trees cut down with branches and debris left over and not picked up by the contractor or the USFS that could cause injury or death. Imagine tripping or falling in a hole and being punctured by pointy branches. I am sure this was not inspected after the contractor left or prior to departure.
HEALTH: Womens bathroom was open on Saturday 12 Sep 26, but then it was locked on Sunday 13 Sep 26. Water spigots were also turned off outside. The RV dump station down the street was also closed too. Not sure what happening here as it is not the end of the season yet.
SITES: Images online are not current/out-of-date, don't trust it. Many sites including mine had a lot of trees and now it has 1 or 2, with many stumps and debris left behind. Many sites have zero trees now. Our 20ft campervan barely fit on the asphalt pad and many were only about 10-15 feet long and then others were over 50. I guess you take a chance on what is real and what is not.
SIDEBAR: Over at the North campground, I saw cleanup crews with chainsaws doing work within 10-15 feet of a family who was camping and eating breakfast at the table. I would think this would be a not only a noise issue but also flying debris issue. I guess the USFS does not care about safety of the paying public.
OVERALL: I understand fire prevention, but when you cut down living trees and leave behind the branches and such to dry out, now that is a new fire hazard along with the safety hazard. So sad to see such nice campgrounds being turned into such eyesores and hazards. If you have small children, senior citizens or pets, I would strongly urge you not to make a reservation here. If you just need to a place to park your camper(not tent) then it would be okay as long as you are away during the day as there is very limited shade now. Oh, I forget to say my parents raised me here and they lived here after I went in the Navy and this is an embarrassment to the Almanor Ranger District in Chester.
Heather E.GuideMerrill Campground
Quiet Campground with Stellar Sunsets
Right on Eagle Lake in Lassen National Forest, this campground has a mix of electric and non electric sites with views of the lake. Clean bathrooms with mirrors, flush toilets but no showers. If you want a shower, bike, walk or drive down to the marina where they have private rooms for showers. Boating, kayak and paddleboard in addition to fishing (water is high alkaline which makes for big trout). Quiet campground with big sites.
- Kurt T.Traveler
Almanor
For the North Campground, what a shame and serious safety issues for all.
Simply put, I am embarrassed to say that this one was opened with major safety issues. I was even told by a person at the Almanor Ranger Office in Chester that they were forced to open this campground.
Safety issues:
-Trees were fell and slash was left behind without cleanup by contractor.
-Boulders were moved and above mentioned slash was covering the holes left by the moved boulders creating major safety trip/fall hazards. These hazards could cause twisted and/or broken legs and feet and more.
-Fire Hazard: Above mentioned slash was left behind everywhere for it to dry out an become a major fire hazard. Yes, the camp site around the table and fire ring was cleared, but only by about 10-15 feet.
-Limited walking areas: As the slash was left behind, areas for walking or the kids playing was like walking in a minefield. Even on the paved drive path, there is holes and to move out of the way for trucks/campers requires movement onto the above ,mentioned slash that was not cleaned up.I grew up in this area and after being gone in the military for over 30 years, I came home. This poor campground is a disgrace and I am deeply saddened by the condition the USFS and it's contractor left it in. If I was in charge, I would not have let it open for public use due to the safety issues.
What a shame.
Michelle H.GuideSummit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Excellent place to visit Lassen NP!
We’ve camped here every year for the past five years. This was the our first trip with our new to us travel trailer. We book six months in advance and always get sites B2 and B3. These sites have a beautiful view of the lake. We get up early and set up our blanket and chairs in our lake spot. The lake is big enough to paddle board and kayak but small enough where you can keep an eye on your kids the entire time.
Zero hook ups whatsoever, but you can use the dump station for free at Manzanita lake on your way up to fill your freshwater and then dump on your way out. Summit Lake North has flush toilets and sinks, I believe Summit Lake South Campground only has vault toilets.
Park Rangers patrol through every once in a while and the bathrooms are cleaned and stocked daily.
There is no cell service but if you drive about five minutes up the hill, you can get some service. It is a short drive to Kings Creek Falls and about a 15 minute drive to bumpass hell.
Highly recommended.
- CChristian R.Guide
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Very Cozy
We arrived very late our first night, but it was very easy to get into our cabin using the code that was emailed to us when we booked the reservation. Due to weird bookings, we had to book 2 different cabins so we got to experience 9 and 16, each of which had a heaters, which is nice for the cold nights. Despite the campground being nearly full, we got great sleep both nights and everything was quiet after 10PM. There are multiple water pumps, vaults, toilet bathrooms, and bear trash cans, each of which are maintained very well. The campground is also not too far from the museum and visitor center which have Wi-Fi. You also have a campground store that is walking distance fro the campground, but is unreasonably expensive. A bundle of firewood was somewhere around $14, and this is where the showers are which were like $5 per person. They also have gas pumps, but neither of them were in service. Aside from all this, sites themselves were amazing, and you are very close to the Manzanita Lake, which is bigger than I expected and seems to be very popular for fishing.
Guide to Westwood
Camping in the Westwood, California area offers remote wilderness experiences within the Lassen National Forest. Located at elevations between 4,500 and 7,000 feet, these campgrounds experience dramatic temperature shifts, with summer daytime highs often dropping 30-40 degrees at night. The region contains numerous alpine lakes connected by forest service roads that typically open from late May through October, depending on snowpack levels.
What to do
Fishing at Eagle Lake: Merrill Campground provides direct access to Eagle Lake's fishing opportunities. "The lake is appropriately named as we saw bald eagles daily. We stayed here for 4 nights and loved it," reports Lori T., who visited Merrill Campground. The lake is known for trophy trout fishing, with best catches reported during May-June and September-October.
Hiking forest trails: The area features numerous hiking options including the Eagle Lake Recreation Trail. "We enjoyed walking the paved Eagle Lake Recreation Trail to both Christie Campground and the marina. Each direction is about a 4 mile out and back," notes another Merrill visitor. Trails range from flat lakeside paths to steeper terrain leading to panoramic views.
Paddleboarding and kayaking: Silver Bowl Campground offers access to multiple lakes for water activities. "Maybe a quarter mile from the easiest place to get into Silver lake. You can also walk over the hill to Caribu lake which was gorgeous," writes August M. about Silver Bowl Campground. Most lakes have unimproved launch areas suitable for hand-launching small watercraft.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Almanor Campground offers spacious sites that create a sense of seclusion. "It definitely gets busy here in the summer but my stay in October was peaceful. Nice distance between most sites," notes SupTard about Almanor. Most sites in the North campground cannot be reserved and remain first-come, first-served throughout the season.
Yurt camping options: Lazzarini Farms provides comfortable yurt camping near Westwood, California with amenities not typically found at wilderness sites. "I had a very enjoyable time looking out at the scenery. I had peace and quite with no large buildings and being on a private road," shares Joey L. about Lazzarini Farms. Their yurts typically include real beds with linens and propane heat.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The Westwood area campgrounds offer excellent wildlife watching. "The lake is appropriately named as we saw bald eagles daily," shares a visitor at Merrill Campground. Morning and evening hours provide the best wildlife viewing, with deer, osprey, and other forest animals regularly sighted.
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Many campgrounds close completely during winter months. "North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024. It took some digging on this information as the USFS website is wrong," warns Kurt T. about Almanor. Most higher elevation campgrounds like Summit Lake North only operate from late June through September.
Insects can be intense: Summer months bring significant mosquito activity at many sites. "Tons of mosquitoes! The Good- Great campsite in a nice remote area to take in nature, go hiking, bike riding, and fishing for trout!" warns Will M. about Merrill Campground. Mosquito pressure typically peaks in June and July, moderating by August.
Fire restrictions: Fire regulations change frequently based on conditions. "Fire restrictions based on regional signage. I've had campfires fires here no problem. Existing fire rings," notes Katie about Benner Creek Campground. Always check current restrictions before arrival as they often change with little notice.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming access: Summit Lake North provides family-friendly swimming areas. "Totally awesome lake that's safely swimmable for kiddos that's also available for day-use. Flush toilets (always a plus)," writes Corinna B. about Summit Lake North. The shallow edges of many lakes warm up nicely by mid-summer, though morning water temperatures remain cool.
Educational programs: Several campgrounds offer ranger-led activities for children. "There is a small ranger station here, and while I didn't go to any they are supposed to have educational programs at the amphitheater here," mentions Patricia O. about Summit Lake North. Programs typically run weekends during peak season (July-August).
Nearby attractions: The proximity to Lassen Volcanic National Park provides additional family activities. "We drove the road to the visitor center near the south entrance a couple times to see all the volcanic features," shares MARY K. The visitor center offers junior ranger programs throughout summer months.
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup options: Few campgrounds offer full RV hookups. "The North campground is OPEN, but you cannot reserve it. First Come First Served (FCFS). Boat ramp is at the North campground," explains Kurt T. about Almanor. Arrive early mid-week for best chances at securing first-come, first-served sites.
Site sizes vary widely: Some campgrounds accommodate larger rigs better than others. "We have a 30' travel trailer and there was so much availability, we did go mid Sept so kind of off season. Plenty of shade trees, full hook ups," shares Paul C. about Merrill Campground. Most RV sites in the area cannot accommodate rigs longer than 35 feet.
Generator restrictions: Most campgrounds have specific generator hours. "Generator hours are a bit odd although the only time we needed it was briefly in the morning to fix meals," notes Rhea M. about Summit Lake North. Typical allowed hours are 8-10 AM, 12-2 PM, and 5-7 PM, though this varies by location.
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