Warner Valley Campground

Warner Valley Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California is located near Drakesbad Guest Ranch off of a dirt road. This small campground offers camping away from the crowds of the main part of the park.

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.

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Season: June-October, weather permitting

Number of Sites: 17

Location in the park: one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via a gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester.

Campsite cost: $16

Reservations: Yes, 8 sites reservable online; 9 first-come, first-served only

Latitude/Longitude: 40.4423° N, 121.3935° W

Elevation: 5650 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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Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, 8 sites reservable online; 9 first-come, first-served only

Warner Valley Campground is now being operated by the park concessioner Snow Mountain, LLC. Eight of the seventeen sites are now reservable through their website lassenlodging.com.

The remaining nine campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: No, Vault toilets

Payphone: No, The nearest phone is at Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? The closest stores are in Chester, California

Amenities at each campsite

Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire grate, bearproof box, and parking area. Electric and water hookups are not available, though potable water spigots are available in the campground.

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? Yes

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 and trailers not recommended

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How to get to Warner Valley

The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. Not recommended for trailers.

The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is located approximately 47 miles from Warner Valley, at the southwest entrance to the park.

Loomis Museum is located approximately 76 miles from Warner Valley, at the northwest entrance to the park.

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

Warner Valley Campground Map

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

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