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Plumas Pines Resort

Lake Almanor North Fork Feather River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Canyondam, CA
County: Plumas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.21469400, -121.16683000
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About This Access Site
Plumas Pines Resort offers convenient access to the beautiful Lake Almanor for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. The resort features a full-service marina with a boat launch, floating gas dock, and an extensive selection of boat and jet ski rentals. Paddlers can easily launch their small craft right from the shoreline.

Lake Almanor is a large, 28,000-acre reservoir in the Northern Sierra Nevada mountains. Its expansive waters provide ample opportunity for boating, swimming, water skiing, and sailing. The lake has a generally protected, calm character that is well-suited for kayaking and canoeing.

The Plumas Pines Resort also offers other amenities like a lakeside restaurant, cabins, RV sites, and a floating convenience store, making it an ideal one-stop destination for a day on the water or a longer vacation. Visitors should note that the campground and boat launch are reservable through Recreation.gov.
Federal Facility Information
530-258-2141 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area.Recreation
The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. A boat ramp can be found next to the north campground. The adjacent beach is...

Overview
Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area.Recreation
The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. A boat ramp can be found next to the north campground. The adjacent beach is mostly rocky, but contains some sand. Fishing in the lake or nearby streams, is a popular activity. Anglers will find a variety of trout, bass, salmon and catfish, among other species.The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail can be accessed from within the campground. The trail winds through the forest, providing spectacular views of the lake, nearby Dyer Mountain and Lassen Peak. The trail stretches approximately 11 miles along the west shore of the lake. It is a non-motorized trail, open to all non-motorized activity.
Facilities
The campground offers numerous single-family campsites, as well as a group site. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping, however, no hookups are provided. Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Limited parking is available at the campground. An amphitheater is located on-site.Natural Features
The campground sits on the west shore of Lake Almanor at an elevation of 4,540 feet. A scenic mixed conifer forest covers the area. Parts of the campground are shaded, while other sections have grassy meadows that often contain wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 12 miles outside of the town of Chester, California.

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