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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Legacy Campground

Legacy is a developed campground near Lake Almanor with 14 sites; a maximum of 8 people are allowed per single site; 16 people maximum are allowed per double site. Water and electrical hookups are provided at each site, two sets of hook ups are provided at double site 11.  An RV pay per use dump station is located next to the campground.  

A fee of $30/night is required at this site, fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping. This campground is non-reservable, holding sites in advance of camping is prohibited.

Reservations

General Information

This campground is generally open from late May through early October. Open season subject to change based on weather and other factors.

This campground is generally open late-May through early- October to first come, first serve users.

  • 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: $30/night. Double site: $60.
All Federal Interagency Passes are honored (in single sites only) for a 50% discount.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

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: 40.217401

Longitude: -121.185402

Parking

Parking for extra vehicles is limited, please plan accordingly

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025