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Drakesbad Guest Ranch

(Open early June through early October, weather permitting), Ph: (530) 529-1512. Drakesbad Guest Ranch is a ranch that is over 100 years old, with baths and pool fed by local hot springs. Accomodations are rustic (most without electricity) and include a bathroom, beds, use of pool, three meals and housekeeping. Rates (per person) start around $110 per night.

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Butte Lake

(Open June through September, weather permitting), Ph: (877) 444-6777. Located six miles south on dirt road via Highway 44 East, seventeen miles from Old Station, this campground offers 101 sites for $14 per night. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush and vault toilets, boat launch, fishing, and swimming (no hookups or dump station). Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35' with a limit of 6 people at each site. Reservations are available for loop B sites, all others are first-come, first-served.

Crags

(Open late May through September, weather permitting). Located five miles south of Manzanita Lake, this campground offers 45 sites for $12 per night. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, and drinking water (no hookups or dump station). Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35’ with a limit of 6 people at each site. All sites are first-come, first-served.

Juniper Lake

(Open July through September, weather permitting). Located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via 13-mile road the campground is accessible from the town of Chester on Highway 36 East (look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake, at the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive, then after about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake). There are 18 sites for $10 per night, with amenities including a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, vault toilets, swimming, and fishing (no water, hookups or dump station). Each site accomodates up to three tents (no RVs) with a limit 6 people at each site. All sites are first-come, first-served. Note that the last six miles into Juniper Lake is rough dirt road and not recommended for buses, motor homes or trailers.

Manzanita Lake

(Open late May through September, weather permitting), Ph: (877) 444-6777. Located adjacent to and south of Manzanita Lake, this campground has 179 sites for $16 per night during summer, and $10 per night in late September. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush toilets, drinking water, boat launch, fishing, and swimming (no hookups, dump station available for an extra fee). There is a pay phone, food, showers, laundromat, and gift shop in the nearby at the Camper Store. Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35' with a limit of 6 people at each site. Reservations are available for loop A & C, with all other sites first-come, first-served.

Southwest Walk-In

(Open year-round). Located on the east side of Visitor Center parking area (near Southwest Entrance Station). This campground has 21 walk-in sites for $10 per night. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, flush toilets, and drinking water (not available April through June). Each site accomodates up to three tents with a limit of 6 people at each site. All sites are first-come, first-served.

Summit Lake North

(Open July through early September, weather permitting), Ph: (877) 444-6777. Located twelve miles south of Manzanita Lake and 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance, this campground offers 46 sites for $16 per night. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, flush toilets, drinking water, and swimming (no hookups or dump station). Each site accomodates up to three tents or one RV to 35' with a limit of 6 people at each site. Reservations are available for loop B, with all other sites first-come, first-served.

Summit Lake South

(Open July through September, weather permitting), Ph: (877) 444-6777. Located twelve miles south of Manzanita Lake and 17.5 miles north of Southwest Entrance, this campground offers 48 sites for $14 per night. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water, pit toilets, drinking water, and swimming (no hookups or dump station). Each site accomodates up to three tents with a limit of 6 people at each site. Reservations are available in loops C & D, with all other sites first-come, first-served.

Warner Valley

(Open June through September, weather permitting). Located one mile west of Warner Valley Ranger Station via dirt road, and 17 miles north of Chester, this camground is not recommended for trailers. The eighteen sites are $14 per night in the summer, and $10 at other times. Amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, bearproof box, drinking water (mid-June through September only), pit toilets, and fishing in the stream. Each site accomodates up to three tents with a limit of 6 people at each site. No reservations are available.

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