Lassen Meadows Ranch is an incredibly breathtaking location for your vacation or special event…read more After considering options from the Sierras to Yosemite for our July, 2016 wedding, we discovered LMR and immediately fell in love with the place after one visit and stopped considering any other options. There is a gorgeous lake central to the large event space on the property, an outdoor prep kitchen, bathrooms with showers, nesting bald eagles and frolicking bear cubs, a huge, glorious meadow, and acres of forests surrounding the major circulation areas. The Juniper lake entrance (a non-major entrance) to Lassen Volcanic National Park is nearby (as well as Drakesbad), and short hikes 15 minutes from the ranch give you incredible views of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. Chester is the nearest town, and has enough hotels and restaurants to accommodate out of town visitors. We wanted our wedding to feel more like a family reunion/camp-out than a fancy or formal event, and to be primarily outdoors, and the ranch worked perfectly for our needs and our guests. We were able to rent the property and cabins for an entire 4 day weekend, and held a welcome BBQ and Square Dancing event, dinners and brunches, a 5k, and of course our wedding ceremony and associated festivities. Some of our guests camped on the property in tents and a few in trucks or RVs, and everyone is still raving about the beauty of that weekend. Debbie and Russ, the ranch owners/proprieters are incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Debbie was very helpful from start to finish, with advice and information about resources in and around Chester, and even offered to let us use some of the supplies from previous events for our event. She was very flexible with allowing us to visit the property with our caterer and event planner months prior to the event, and helped answer last minute questions and resolve issues when we were setting everything up. We couldn't be happier with the way our wedding turned out, and much of that success was due to the fantastic venue--we highly recommend Lassen Meadows Ranch for your family reunion, vacation, or wedding venue.

Best wedding venue we could of asked for. Debbie was amazing to work with and the venue was…read moreeverything we could have dreamed of.

Great place to have a weekend get away for the whole family!! Beautiful cabins, great food &…read moreexcellent customer service! Such great people at the Mercantile! Highly recommend!!!

Great little mountain store with beer on tap or to sales, best pizza on the mountain. they have the…read morebest cabin rentals in Butte Meadows. The owner Stacy will go out of her way to make sure that your stay is a great experience.

Have played this course for years. Love the place and perfect for the price. Play golf in the…read moremorning then get lunch and just relax, makes for a very nice day. Course is obviously short so its perfect for short hitters and kids. If you are a longer hitter i would recommend playing without your woods to make it more interesting.

Me and my family went up to Mt Huff Golf Course to golf for Father's Day, we made a reservation…read morebefore hand stating that we would be in a group of 7 and they said it was fine and booked the reservation. We get to our first hole of the day and one of the owners comes up to our group and states that we needed to wait and let the groups behind us pass, we had no problem letting them pass until we're at the end of the first hole and the owner comes up to us again to tell us that we again, needed to wait and let the groups behind us behind us pass. This went on for 4 holes until they finally let us skip a couple holes. We in total waited 45 minutes to an hour in all, waiting for other groups to pass us. What should've been a 2-3 hour day, turned into a 5 hour day. Super bummed out with the customer service and definitely do not recommend if you have a group over 5.

I change nothing about my review of 2020, I only wish to respond to a more recent review: please,…read moredo not add or make improvements to the Wi-Fi and internet. It would be a massive mistake. One of the best things about Drakesbad is NOT being connected to such things. I believe that the one party who wished such was also unhappy with how long it took to get to the main entrance to the park from Drakesbad. That's the point. The idea is to get away, slow down, and disconnect. I wouldn't want to go to meals and see nothing but a sea of zombies hunched over their cellphones. Plus, most national parks are huge and it takes hours to go from one "point of interest" to another. If you're touristing like that, maybe Drakesbad isn't for you. I've stayed in lodges in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Death Valley. Drakesbad still beats them for overall experience; as close to an original off the grid, free from the maddening crowds, experience as you can find.

Drakesbad Guest Ranch - Beautiful setting, but still room for improvement…read more Drakesbad Guest Ranch is set in a truly spectacular location, but a few operational issues prevent it from being the exceptional experience it could be. We booked a two-night stay in one of the Annex 2 cabins. About a week before arrival, I attempted to extend our reservation by an additional night. I called multiple times and left messages but never received a return call. I also sent an email and never received a response. As a result, the extra night was never added. When I arrived, I brought it up in person and was told by the property manager that I would need to return at 3:00 p.m. to see if anything was available. He explained that their communication system had been experiencing issues and that calls and emails sometimes do not come through because of limited connectivity and spotty internet service. Unfortunately, this was my first impression. Needless to say, the additional night was never added. This communication issue really needs to be addressed. If guests need to modify, confirm, or cancel reservations, they should be able to reach someone reliably. The ranch itself is located in a remote meadow valley within Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is surrounded by forest recovering from the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire. Burned trees still cover many of the hillsides, but the landscape is showing remarkable signs of recovery. The meadow is filled with tall green grass, colorful wildflowers, and deer grazing throughout the fields. Despite the fire's scars, the setting remains stunning. Upon arrival, I was surprised to find no clearly marked reception desk or office. There are no signs directing guests where to check in, so you may need to find an employee for assistance. The property manager personally checks guests in using a laptop and escorts them to their room or cabin. There is also no information provided in the rooms. No guest guide or information sheet was available, so be sure to ask questions about meals, amenities, and property operations. Since there is no cell service, I asked about Wi-Fi. The ranch uses Starlink, but during our stay the signal was only reliably available outdoors and not inside the cabins. Given today's connectivity expectations, a mesh network or Wi-Fi extenders would significantly improve the guest experience. That said, being mostly off the grid was actually refreshing. Guests should also know that the Annex cabins do not have electric lighting. Small solar-powered lanterns are provided and offer just enough light to get around after dark. In addition, power to the ranch is shut off nightly from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., so plan accordingly and charge devices during the day. The Annex cabins appear relatively new and are in good condition. My only design criticism is the deck railing. It sits almost exactly at eye level when seated, partially blocking what should be one of the cabin's best features--the VIEW. One of the highlights of our stay was the dining experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, and the staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The food exceeded expectations, and it sounded like the kitchen was happy to accommodate dietary restrictions. They also offered a nice selection of beers from local breweries, which was especially enjoyable after a long day of hiking. Unfortunately, horseback riding was unavailable during our visit. From what we were told, reservations appear to depend heavily on a single staff member. If that individual is unavailable, horseback rides may not be offered, which was disappointing. One important clarification for prospective guests: despite what some older information may suggest, Drakesbad no longer has a hot spring pool. The pool was damaged during the Dixie Fire and later destroyed by flooding. Today, all that remains is a pipe flowing hot spring water into a nearby creek. The surrounding hiking trails, including Devil's Kitchen, Boiling Springs Lake, and Terminal Geyser, were excellent and provided some of the best experiences of the trip. A few sections were heavily overgrown with thorny vegetation, so hiking pants are recommended. In some places the trail became difficult to follow because of vegetation encroachment. During the summer months, you'll also encounter hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, which adds a unique element to the experience. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and but probably not return. The setting is undeniably beautiful, the staff are friendly, and the food is surprisingly good. However, improvements to communication, guest information, signage, Wi-Fi coverage, and activity coordination would elevate Drakesbad Guest Ranch from a pleasant stay to a truly exceptional destination.

First off- lower your expectations to just above dumpster diving. The curmudgeon behind the…read morecounter took our order 1 Hamburger, 1 cheese burger, 1 Tot. We didn't specify what size and he mumbled what he wanted to say, we chose small. Small fries. We corrected him, saying Tater tots again. Fine. Add 2 drinks. We get the flattest, warmest 3 ice cube soda and an ice tea that is indistinguishable. We receive 2 cheese burgers and fries. There is nobody else here. Order what you want and get what they decide to give you basically. I recommend a Hard Pass. Yes, it's a dive, rustic, smells like an ash tray but yeah, you do you.

This is a review for the Chili Cook Off, 6/20/26. Why do…read moreopen gates at 11:, but don't let vendors start serving until 12:30?? Makes NO sense!!! With 19+ venders, with long lines, etc. should start serving at least by 11:30.... I M O. Please advise the stupid people that don't know, to leave your Dogs at home!!! It is way too crowded to be dealing with dogs on leashes!!! After seeing 2 dog fights today, those dog owners should have been escorted out the gate!!! I M O... One last thing to point out, SMOKERS!! Up on the deck, fine, but down with the food, chili vendors, No.... One very inconsiderate hole was smoking a huge stinking cigar standing in line!!!! I wanted to throw up in his Chili bowl!!! Should have!!!

Captain Bryan did not disappoint. His service was professional and he worked different parts of the…read morelake to find where the fish were biting. We caught several fish and had a great time. I'll be back.

If you need a guide, you want the best: Bryan is the best. It's more than the catch, it's the…read morelearning experience.

As you approach the Casino you can tell that there is plenty of parking and the Casino is average…read moreCA Casino size. I am used to Nevada type casinos . It is very smoky as soon as you walk to checkin in the hotel. You are are basically engulfed by the powerfulness of second hand smoke to the nth degree. Since I'm not a smoker it is very overwhelming.

Went for dinner had the BBQ bacon burger, was more than I could finish... big burgers if your…read morehungry.

Hired for wedding and she was completely unprofessional and rude. Started 15 minutes late because…read moresomeone sat a plate of food on her table... Then she decided it was ok to get herself several cups of beer from the kegs that were bought for my guests!! Speechless!!

Best photo booth ever!! We had a blast and our guests loved the props. They covered everything we…read moreneeded and more