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Published: Jun 5, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Juniper Lake Campground - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Juniper Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California offers epic campsites right on the lake. The campground takes a bit of an adventure to reach but it is so worth it. 

Juniper Lake Campground

The road to Juniper Lake Campground and within the campground is not suitable for RVs or really large vehicles. We drive a medium/large SUV and there were definitely a few spots in the campground that were tight. 

Don't miss our full Lassen Volcanic National Park Camping Guide! 

Season: 6/26 - 10/6

Number of Sites:  18 first-come, first-served campsites and two reservable, group sites.

Location in the park: East shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road.

Campsite cost: $12 individual sites/ $32 group sites

Reservations: first-come, first-served individual campsites, and two reservable, group sites.

Latitude/Longitude: 

  • 40.4510° N, 121.2958° W

Elevation:6,792 feet

Accessible Sites: No accessible sites

Pets Allowed:  Yes, pets must be on a 6ft leash, pets are not allowed on trails. Check here for more about pet regulations

Check out all of the epic things to do in Lassen Volcanic 

Don't miss our complete guide to Lassen Volcanic NP! 

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No reservations for individual sites. You can make reservations for the 2 group sites. 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: No

Payphone: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Closest amenities in Chester

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes

Potable Water?No potable water available in the Juniper Lake area. Make sure you bring water jugs with you. 

RV Camping

RV Length: RVs/trailers not advised

Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups

How to get to Juniper Lake Campground

From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. About halfway through town, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half-mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake.
 
The last 6 miles is a rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motorhomes, or trailers.
 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 6

The number of cars per campsite: 2 licensed vehicles and 3 tents per camp pad

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

Maximum Stay: limited to 14 days

 

Juniper Lake Campground Map 

Juniper Lake Campground Photos

 

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Site 17

 

Site 18

 

 

Additional Resources

National Parks in California – check out all of the National Park sites you can visit during your trip to California

National Park checklist – Checklist of all of the National Parks sites in the United States.

Camping Games - Check out a ton of fun games that are perfect for camping. 

Camping Tips - Camping tips from a park ranger! 

Lassen Volcanic Topographic Map

 

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