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Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

Warner Valley Campground is located near Chester in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The area features volcanic terrain with geothermal features and forested surroundings. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Bumpass Hell and the Lassen Peak Trail, offering unique geological sights and hiking opportunities.

Description

National Park Service

Lassen Volcanic National Park

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

Hiking trails accessible from the campground

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

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

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Location

Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in California

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2022

Beautiful and sad at the same time

Great camp site with close access to ample bathrooms. Shower are only located at the main office. Cold in June still. Still recovering from the Dixie fire but some hikes available. Later in the summer may be better due to more trails being open

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Andrew M., June 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Andrew M., June 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Andrew M., June 26, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018

Great place right on the Pacific Crest Trail

Because of the rules regarding bear vaults, if you are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, you either need to hike many miles through the park or plan on staying here. You can get a permit to backcountry camp in other areas but that takes weeks in advance planning. There is a nearby resort and restaurant called Drakesbad you can stay at too. The campground isn't geared to RVs. Plenty of sites for tents. It's first come first serve campground with self pay kiosk. There was a camp host there. The sites closer to the pay station (8-14) are flatter and seemed larger. Our site, #5 was a bit on the hill. Each site has a bear vault. We paid $16 for the site and then shared it with another hiker. We saw a lot of deer in the area and of course the views of Mount Lassen are awesome.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Patti M., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Patti M., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park by Patti M., October 24, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Warner Valley Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park?

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