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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Soldier Meadows Campground

Soldier Meadows is a developed campground with 15 designated sites.  A maximum of 8 people is allowed per site.  Located in a picturesque meadow near Soldier Creek, the campground is surrounded by a pine and fir forest.  Grills and tables are provided.

General Information

This campground is generally open May - October

  • 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
  • 1 vehicle 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
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited
  • Off-highway vehicles may only be operated for entering or leaving the campground
  • Off-highway vehicles may only be parked in designated parking areas

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night

Fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping. Fee regulations are strickly enforced.

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: 40.213191

Longitude: -121.273402

Elevation

4890'

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Last updated June 11, 2026