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Almanor Ranger District
In a scenic mountain setting, Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California at 75 square miles. It offers fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The Almanor Recreation Trail winds along the west side of Almanor providing views of the lake, the mountains, wildflowers, and wildlife. Family and group campgrounds, boat launch facilities, and private marinas are available.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 8:00am - 4:30pm Weekdays, excluding Holidays. If you need to visit the office for maps, brochures or information, please call a few days beforehand to make sure we are open. |
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| Closest Towns: | Chester, CA |
| Information Center: | 900 E. Hwy 36 | PO Box 767 Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2141 TDD |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Camping on the Almanor...
Areas for Campground Camping at Almanor Ranger District
- Alder Creek Campground
- Almanor Campground
- Battle Creek Campground
- Butte Meadows Campground
- Cherry Hill Campground
- Domingo Springs Campground
- Elam Campground
- Gurnsey Creek Campground
- High Bridge Campground
- Hole-in-the-Ground Campground
- Potato Patch Campground
- Rocky Knoll Campground
- Silver Bowl Campground
- Soldier Meadows Campground
- Warner Creek Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Almanor Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Almanor Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Almanor Ranger District
- Black Rock Campground
- Caribou Wilderness
- High Bridge Campground
- Ishi Wilderness
- Willow Lake Campground
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Almanor Ranger District
Mountain Climbing
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Almanor Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Almanor Ranger District
Ice Fishing
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Almanor Ranger District
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Almanor Ranger District
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Almanor Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Almanor Ranger District
OHV Camping
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Caving
Interpretive Areas
Visitor Centers
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Almanor Ranger District
Group Picnicking
Scenic Driving
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Almanor Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Almanor Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Almanor Ranger District
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Almanor Ranger District