About this campground
The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only. Reservations are required for the two group sites and one stock corral. Drinking water is not available.
Getting there
From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. The last 6 miles is rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motor homes, or trailers.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- JUNIPER LAKE GROUPLassen Volcanic National Park0 mi
- JUNIPER LAKE STOCK CORRALLassen Volcanic National Park0 mi
- Warner Valley CampgroundLassen Volcanic National Park5 mi
- Warner Creek CampgroundLassen National Forest6 mi
- Domingo Springs CampgroundLassen National Forest7 mi
- SUMMIT LAKE NORTHLassen Volcanic National Park7 mi
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