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The Best Camping in Susanville

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Top camping spots in and near Susanville

  • Susanville, California

    Bizz Johnson Trail

    25.41 mi / 1516 ft gain
    Bizz Johnson Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Susanville, California.
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  • Susanville, California

    Camp at ​Cheney Creek Primitive Campsite

    3 mi
    Cheney Creek has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. There is a primitive hike in or bike in campsite at Cheney Creek along the Bizz Johnson Trail, which is beside the Susan River. The primitive self contained camping site is 1.5 miles east of the Devil's Corral Trailhead on t...
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  • Susanville, California

    Eagle Lake Recreation Trail

    4.63 mi / 289 ft gain
    Eagle Lake Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Susanville, California.
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  • Susanville, California

    Camp at Rocky Point Primitive Camping Area

    Rocky Point has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites.  At Rocky Point visitors must pack in and pack out all trash and waste water. A vault toilet is on site. Campers like the opportunity to "circle the wagons" and set up where they want on a large open natural gravel flat nea...
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  • Susanville, California

    Camp at North Eagle Lake Campground

    North Eagle Lake has 20 sites in a pine and juniper forest. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Some campsites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet long. A campground host is available. The campground is located 30 miles north of Susanville on Highway 139 and a half-mile west on Lassen ...
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  • Susanville, California

    Cypress Lake

    7.19 mi / 889 ft gain
    Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Backpack the Caribou Wilderness Lakes Loop

    12 mi
    The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...
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  • Plumas County, California

    Camp at Last Chance Creek Campground on Lake Almanor

    This PG&E campsite is located on the northern most inlet of Lake Almanor and is slightly more remote than the other sites around Lake Almanor. The campground offers spectacular views and easy access to great fishing. To get there, head east out of the town of Chester on Highway 36. After cros...
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  • Lassen County, California

    Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail

    9.99 mi / 719 ft gain
    Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Mount Harkness Loop Trail

    5.43 mi / 1332 ft gain
    Mount Harkness Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Crystal Lake Trail

    0.93 mi / 384 ft gain
    Crystal Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Horseshoe Lake Trail

    4.38 mi / 594 ft gain
    Horseshoe Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake, Snag Lake, Twin Lake, Silver Lake Loop

    25.49 mi / 3114 ft gain
    Butte Lake, Snag Lake, Twin Lake, Silver Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near is a mile loop trail that takes you by a lake located near.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake to Widow Lake

    7.61 mi / 1132 ft gain
    Butte Lake to Widow Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near McArthur, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake-Snag Lake-Cinder Cone Loop

    12.23 mi / 2041 ft gain
    Butte Lake-Snag Lake-Cinder Cone Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake to Snag Lake loop

    14.75 mi / 2126 ft gain
    Butte Lake to Snag Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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