This is my 2nd time visiting this lake and its well stocked and very clean. One can see the fishes…read morejumping and swimming from afar. Also, the surrounding bars and restaurants have been very welcoming and have great tasting food. Even an excellent craft brewery is here.

Beautiful Lake love to go water skiing on it and enjoying my family would recommend this lake all…read morethe time to enjoy water skiing tubing Sea- dooing all the above too bad they didn't have parasailing, but I think they did at one point and it didn't go off very well

Great facilities, super accommodating for groups. the staff is friendly and hard working. plus the…read moreviews are stunning.

Great recreation area with fun activities and amenities such as tennis courts, bocce ball courts,…read morebasketball hoops, sand volleyball court, horseshoes, shuffle board, large lawn area for frisbee or whiffle ball, children's playground, sand beach (with lifeguard in summer), boat ramp, dock, etc. what more do you need?

Captain Rob !!!! He is the guide you want. Book your date now for a day on his pristine "Olivia…read moreLynn", she is fitted with all the gear you need, ..sunscreen and a bathroom! Robs expertise and gentle style made for a memorable experience on Lake Almanor .. I have a fantastic memory of reeling in the catch of the day. YA a 7lb brown trout. Captain Rob and the Olivia Lynn is your next best experience..... slow down ....go fishing. It will be the best thing you've done for yourself. Thanks Captain.

What can I say? These are memories shared amongst 3 generations of our family. Memories precious…read morefar beyond a few bucks spent on the best boat, best guide & on one of the prettiest lakes in California. For the men, children & especially the teens & women aboard, you just can't beat the privacy & comfort of the exclusive, fully enclosed head. The "Olivia Lynn" is a fishing machine with little thoughtful things like a space heater to provide cabin warmth in the morning together with coffee, cold drunks & snacks thruout the day added in. I guarantee Capt. Robb will bust his butt to put you on the fish & make your trip the best on Almanor.

Awesome business! Tracy and Bobby were so great to work with. We stayed at the Ponderosa Flat…read moreCampground along Butt Valley Reservoir and rented a couple of kayaks for our boys to take out on the reservoir. Tracy made the entire rental process super easy and Bobby delivered the kayaks right to our campground and then picked 'em up a few hours later. They are super nice down-to-earth genuinely good people who really care about their community and those of us who come visit their beautiful corner of the world. Highly recommend renting from them! Thank you again for making our boys' vacation super special. We will be back!

These guys are the best! Great service, great equipment and a real pleasure to deal with. We…read morerented 4 paddle boards for a week and they delivered everything to our dock which was no easy task. The dock for the house was down a very steep hillside (more like a cliff) with over 100 steps and Bobby joyfully delivered and picked up everything and had a great attitude. The paddle boards really made our trip special thanks to Tracy and Bobby!

We had a wonderful day with Captain Rob for our first time fishing on Lake Almanor. I hoped to…read morecreate some special memories by taking my father and my son on a surprise fishing trip, and Rob delivered on all fronts. He does an excellent job helping you to find and catch beautiful fish, but also is a friendly and knowledgeable guy who does his best to ensure you have a fun day. His boat is beautiful and comfortable. I highly recommend him.

Cannot say enough good things about about Capt Rob and Waypoint Charters. We had a group of 4 and…read moreended up having a great time fishing. Capt Rob is a fantastic host with a great personality and makes every effort to make the time as enjoyable as possible for his guests (even brought breakfast pastries and coffee for our group). He is a true professional and clearly a very experienced fishing guide with a wealth of knowledge specific to Lake Almanor. Furthermore, his boat is immaculate and certainly in a tier above most other lake boats with a closed cabin and private toilet. Do not hesitate to book a trip with Capt Rob, you won't be disappointed!

Always good time friendly people all around has been the same since I was a kid an hope it stays soread more

We stayed at this campground in 2022 and appreciated its convenient location. Unfortunately, our…read morecustomer service experiences were disappointing. In 2022, my husband made our reservation, but due to work, I had to arrive before him. Because the reservation was under his name, I was not permitted to access our campsite when I arrived, despite sharing the same last name and being part of the reservation. I waited approximately six hours, until around 7 p.m., before the reservation could be accessed, which meant setting up our tent in the dark. We attempted to find an alternative solution, including canceling and rebooking the reservation under my name, but we were told that doing so would result in being charged twice. We attempted to book again in 2026 but ultimately had to cancel approximately two weeks in advance due to unforeseen circumstances. Under the campground's cancellation policy, we were charged an $81 cancellation fee, in addition to a previously charged $13 transaction fee. We found the policy and the lack of flexibility very disappointing. Based on our experiences, I would recommend looking into Rocky Point or PG&E-owned campgrounds in the Lake Almanor area. We have found those options to be more accommodating, well maintained, and reasonably priced.

Lovely place with clean, sweet, nicely appointed cabins and friendly informative host. Thank you…read morePatti for a very pleasant stay. Everything was provided to make for comfortable getaway. Only downside is no lake access from this location, but a short drive to great beaches and marinas.

Randomly found this place online and it was a gem of a find! Lovely little cabin, amazing staff and…read moregreat location. This was our first time at Lake Almanor. It's safe to say. We are absolutely looking forward to coming back again! Our plan was to head over to Lassen Volcanic National Park and was looking for a place to stay, locally. Camp Almamor at Big Spring caught my eye. We were lucky enough to get the last cabin available 15c. It was in the perfect location on the property in our opinion. It was also the perfect location on the Lake. Not far from town, next to the lake and just a 30 min drive to the National Park. They had all the thing we needed to enjoy our weekend adventure. The cabin was cozy and perfect for 2 grown adults and definitely can fit 2 children. It came with a small kitchen, 1 bathroom with shower, a bunk bed, 1 of which was a twin and a couch that turns into a additional bed. Maybe a little tight for 4 grown adults. But if your intention is to spend your day outside, it works. They also have a additional restrooms on the property that can help ease the traffic jam in your cabin. We absolutely loved this place and can't wait to come back! See you guys next season!

A little wait but it was worth it. Nice area and of course you can look at the lake. One…read morerecommendation is mark a spot with signs that lets customers know where to park.

Great camp ground, access to the water, staff super friendly and awesome burgers. Why 3 stars?…read moreThere is a very young girls that works at the food truck and wears very short, shorts so it's eye level is very uncomfortable plus the manager she just sits there talking to the staff about personal stuff And the girl was asking the cook (male) what did he do time for? In front of customers. We are there a few days in a row and we couldn't believe "this is normal".

Beautiful lake. Bountiful fishing opportunities. No cost to launch you boat…read more Primitive bathrooms available within walking distance everywhere. Always supplied with toilet paper. The town of Chester is about 10 miles away if you need a store for something. The campgrounds are close together. Which we don't really like. Each has a fire ring and grill to cook on. Tons of wood to scrounge for a fire but you'll need a burn permit which are free and good for the entire year. Be sure to secure your food as those cute but pesky chipmunks and squirrels will help themselves. We came before the season was open and it was wonderfully quite.

What a great forest service campground. We were at the South Campground at site #10 and we had a…read moregood amount of space between us and our neighbor. It wasn't too far from the restrooms and trash either. The drinking water was just across from us and compared to a state park or national park campground, it was pretty quiet. There is a paved hiking trail to Lake Almanor just across the entrance from the South Campground. On an early morning, I took a jog with my 1-year-old while the others were still snoozing and the weather was just perfect at 8:30 AM. Although I found that even for early July, it can get a bit cold in the early morning (1 AM-8 AM) in the tent. So pack extra blankets. There are no showers here, so you will have to find them somewhere else. Overall, this is a great spot to camp if you plan to go to Mount Lassen National Park or surrounding areas. There is a lot of space for the whole family at your campsite.

Good service selection and value. Most amazing fly shop. Friendly service up to date fishing…read morereport. Just stop by and ask for help and you will have a fly and location to catch your next fish!!