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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Elam Campground

Current Conditions
ALERT: Currently, no potable water is available at site. Plan to bring all needed water for your stay.

Elam is a developed campground along upper Deer Creek with 15 designated sites; most can accommodate a small to medium size RV.  Fire rings and tables provided. Elam campground is situated along Deer Creek at the confluence with Elam Creek. Elam Campground is a very popular destination for stream anglers hoping to catch a limit of trout. Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout during the summer months.

Deer Creek has special fishing regulations, please refer to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website for more information on regulations and fish stocking information.

A fee of $14/night is required at this site, fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping. 

General Information

This site is generally open April - September

  • Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
  • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
  • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
  • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
  • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
  • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $14 per night

Dogs must remain on leash at all times

Lobby area of Almanor Ranger District. Man sitting behind desk. Wood floors and ceiling. Books, maps, and other items for sale on shelves. Images and taxidermy of different wildlife on display.

Address: 900 E. Hwy 36 Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2141
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.24604

Longitude: -121.448896

Elevation

4400'

Parking

Parking for extra vehicles is very limited

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated September 1, 2026