Almanor

Lassen National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundShasta-Trinity / LassenCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (55)

🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3

1 of the last 21 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Almanor in California has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, SOUT #001–SOUT #008 next to each othersites 👥 ALMA #GS, 👥 SMLT #053, SOUT #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #011, #012, #013, #015, #017

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h ago👥 SOUT #009 & SOUT #010 next to each othersites SOUT #009, #010

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites SOUT #014, #016, #018

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, SOUT #001–SOUT #009 next to each othersites 👥 SMLT #053, SOUT #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #015, #016, #019

Sun Sep 6 – Wed Sep 93 nightsbook these dates →sites SOUT #019

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ALMA #GS — Almanor Group SIte — **Site ALMA #GS** · Almanor Group SIteLNF

Campsite ALMA #GS — Group Site Bathrooms — **Site ALMA #GS** · Group Site BathroomsLNF

Campsite SMLT #053 — Site 53 — **Site SMLT #053** · Site 53LNF

Campsite SMLT #053 — South Site 53 — **Site SMLT #053** · South Site 53LNF

Campsite SOUT #001 — Site 1 — **Site SOUT #001** · Site 1E C

Campsite SOUT #001 — Almanor 1a — **Site SOUT #001** · Almanor 1aE C

Campsite SOUT #002 — Almanor Site 2 — **Site SOUT #002** · Almanor Site 2E C

Campsite SOUT #002 — Almanor Site 2 (b) — **Site SOUT #002** · Almanor Site 2 (b)E C

Campsite SOUT #003 — Almanor South Site 3 (b) — **Site SOUT #003** · Almanor South Site 3 (b)E C

Campsite SOUT #003 — Almanor South Site 3 (a) — **Site SOUT #003** · Almanor South Site 3 (a)E C

Campsite SOUT #004 — Almanor South Site 4 (a) — **Site SOUT #004** · Almanor South Site 4 (a)E C

Campsite SOUT #004 — Almanor South Site 4 — **Site SOUT #004** · Almanor South Site 4E C

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Almanor over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~455 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆52 ratings

5★29

4★12

3★5

2★3

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.8/4

AT&T2.1/4

T-Mobile1.6/4

Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Almanor FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Almanor?

Almanor in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Almanor when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Almanor often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Almanor?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Almanor over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Almanor a good campground?

Almanor holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 55 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Almanor?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Almanor, Verizon rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 16 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Almanor located?

Almanor is located in Shasta-Trinity / Lassen, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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