Warner Valley Campground sits in the remote southeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park, accessed via a winding dirt road that requires careful navigation. The National Park Service manages this established campground with reservation availability, making advance planning possible for visits to this less-traveled corner of the park. Pet owners can bring their dogs, though leash requirements apply throughout the national park.
The campground serves as a launching point for backcountry exploration, with several trailheads connecting to the park's extensive hiking network. Campers seeking dog-friendly camping around Lassen Volcanic National Park will find this location accommodates pets while providing access to volcanic landscapes and alpine lakes. The dirt access road may present challenges for larger RVs, so checking current road conditions before arrival proves essential.
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
