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3.7 (9 reviews)

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Drone photo of Butt Reservoir at about 300 feet above Ponderosa Flat Campground.
K. F.

After staying here for a week I figured I should write a review for this place. Overall it was a very good stay. The campground is about 3 miles off of Prattville Butt Reservoir Road. It's a narrow and winding road with steep grades so be cautious. Once inside the campground you will find signs clearly marking the sites so finding where you need to be shouldn't be an issue. The sites are spaced far enough apart and are decent size as to not be a problem with your neighbors. Parking spots are also fairly large. We easily parked two vehicles in one spot. There was a faucet fairly close to our site, but they ask that you do not wash at it. We took paper plates with us, so that wasn't a big deal. Trash bins are few and far. I only saw two dumpsters (there might be more, not sure) and for us they were a bit of a walk. No big deal, though. We just saved our trash in a bag and hiked it over at the end of the day. The camp hosts seemed friendly. No problems with them to report. They were always buzzing around in their golf carts checking on things and cleaning up after slobs. Cell service is obtainable. I use Verizon and had to drive back out towards Prattville Butt Reservoir Road about 1.5 miles to get a signal, but I did get connected. During our stay the campground literally went silent at 9:00pm. Not sure why, but it seemed the entire population all went to sleep at the same time. The town of Chester is only about a 12 mile drive from the campground, so if you forgot something you might be able to just drive into town and get it. The wildlife was our only worry. During our stay there was a report of a bear wondering around. We never saw it, though. There are food lockers, but most are made of old plywood. I can't see those being much use against a bear. We just put all our food in the car at the end of the day. Bear spray is something you might consider as a "just in case" item. Hornets and flies were another issue, but when you are out in nature like that what can one expect? Chipmunks were running all over the place and were very entertaining to watch. They didn't cause any problems, and didn't try to steal anything. In conclusion I would rate this campground 5 stars. We had a great time just relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. I was able to fly a small drone (DJI Mini 2) around and snap a bunch of photos. I posted some here. Just a side note: The Dixi Fire burned right to the edge of the campground, so that much was saved and is still worth a visit. The grounds were not effected by the fire.

Kim C.

Campgrounds right on the lake. Food cabinets at each site for protection. Fire ring with grill for cooking. Primitive toilets thru out the campgrounds. When we came by it wasn't open for the season yet. Most of the roads surrounding the campgrounds are dirt with a small strip of asphalt right in front of the campgrounds. The dirt roads are maintained well. There is a boat launch about a mile and a half from here with a picnic area.

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Almanor Campground - Mmmm

Almanor Campground

5.0(2 reviews)
3.6 mi

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.

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Camp Almanor at Big Springs

4.0(37 reviews)
8.7 mi

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!

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