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.
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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
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Park Alerts
The Main park road and the Bumpass Hell Trail close seasonally due to the amount of snowfall the area receives each year. Make sure to click here for current park closures.
Continued park closures from the 2021 Dixie Fire
* The Dixie fire impacted approximately 68% of Lassen Volcanic National Park
* Numerous park facilities, structures, and trails were destroyed/damaged.
* Emergence closures continue, some with no timeline for repairs, including:
1. Juniper Lake Road, including the campground
2. Southwest walk-in Campground
3. Warner Valley Road beyond trailhead parking, including the campground and Drakesbad Guest Ranch.
Temporary visitor use limits specific to the use of livestock are in place at the following locations:
1. Pacific Crest Trail from Coral Meadows North to the junction with the Horseoe Lake Trail (Grassy Swale)
2. Pacific Crest Trail South from the Warner Valley Trailhead to Boiling Springs Lake.
3. Trails originating from the Warner Valley Trailhead leading to Devils Kitchen, Drakes Lake, and Dream Lake.
4. Drakesbad Guest Ranch developed area.
5. Warner Valley Road as marked by barricades and signage at the point just North of Warner Valley Campground.
Entering closed areas or accessing damaged facilities prohibited and may result in a citation.
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.
Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
RV Camping
RV Length: RVs/trailers not advised
Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups
For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando
How to get to Juniper Lake Campground
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
Lassen Volcanic National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (April 16 through November 30) (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - $10.00 Per private vehicle (December 1 through April 15) (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle/snowmobile - $25.00 Per motorcycle (April 16 through November 30) (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $10.00 Per motorcycle (December 1 through April 15) (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors (April 16 through November 30) 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $10.00 (December 1 through April 15) Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$0.00 Education/Academic Group
$25.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats
$50.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats
$60.00 for commercial mini-bus with 16-25 seats
$150.00 for commercial motor coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
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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