Eagle Lake Marina on the Lassen National Forest

All of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area campgrounds are located on Eagle Lake and many sites are waterfront. The campgrounds offer a great way to experience the area providing quick access to Eagle Lake, the Marina, and the 5.2 mile paved bike and hiking trail, all while staying in the pines of the beautiful Lassen National Forest surrounded by local wildlife. Our campgrounds are clean, safe and staffed by friendly, helpful hosts. We now offer RV hook-ups, tent only, large group, and other specialized camping sites – there is something to suit every camper.

All of our facilities have flush toilets, trash collection, drinking water, and firewood for sale. Each campsite has a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The Eagle Lake Marina is no further than five miles from any site and offers additional amenities such as hot showers, laundry, and groceries. There is a dump station located across the street from Merrill Campground and is available to all in the area for a $5.00 fee. Interpretive programs, such as guided nature walks and Junior Ranger programs are also offered to all of our campers during the peak season.

Many of the sites are available for reservation by calling Reserve America at 877-444-6777 or by going to www.recreation.gov.

Our hosts do not take reservations but are available to speak with during the open season at the phone numbers listed with their campgrounds.

We honor Golden Age and Golden Access (GA) cardholder discounts. For more information on obtaining a GA card contact the US Forest Service, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188.

Merrill is the largest campground on Eagle Lake with 173 sites and is only two miles from the Marina and Gallatin Beach. It was renovated in 2005 and now offers full and partial hook-ups, grey water dump areas and longer, wider parking spurs. We can accommodate anyone’s needs. The new sites will hold the largest of RV’s to tents and everything in between. This is a great family campground with easy access to the rest of Eagle Lake Recreation Area via the paved hiking and biking trail. It is also located next door to the Amphitheater where most of the interpretive programs are hosted.

Ponderosa and Pine loops contain the much-sought-after waterfront sites, some of which are only 100 feet from the lakeshore! All of these standard sites (no hook-ups) offer an unobstructed view of the lake.

As part of the renovation, eight handicap accessible sites were added. These are full hook-up sites with paved pads for easy access to the fire ring and special wheelchair accessible picnic tables. They are also grant wheelchair access to the nearest restrooms via paved paths.

Merrill now offers two full hook-up small group sites great for family events. These sites are equipped with hook-ups for two RV’s and will accommodate up to 16 people.

All camping guest of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area are welcome to tie their boats on the shoreline at Merrill or hand launch kayaks and canoes for no fee. There is day use parking located by the water for your convenience.

Reservations for the 2007 season are available on 60% of the sites from May 24 – September 3. Walk-ins are welcome from May 17 – October 31.

	Standard	with GA Discount
Standard Sites (no hook-ups)	$18.00	$9.00
Partial Hook-up (water & electric)	$29.00	$20.00
Full Hook-up (water, electric, sewer)	$33.00	$24.00
Group Sites (2 full hook-ups)	$56.00	N/A

Bill & El Tracey, Reservation Hosts - Site # H1 - (530) 825-3450
Neel & Sandie Bunn, Non-reservation Hosts - Site # H2 - (530) 825-3470

Aspen is our smallest campground and walking distance to the Marina and Gallatin Beach. This tent-only area offers a unique camping experience. Though small, the campground has the most diverse landscape - from pines to Aspen trees and many sites are dappled with beautiful rock outcroppings. There is a central parking area (no RV’s allowed) and wheelbarrows are provided to help you pack your gear a short way to the 27 different sites.

For the 2007 season Aspen will be open from May 17 – October 1. Reservations are not accepted at Aspen, however, walk-ins are always welcome and you may contact us at anytime to verify occupancy levels at (530) 825-3212.

Christie Campground boasts 69 spacious RV & tent friendly sites and marks the end of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area paved hiking and biking trail. It is just five miles from the Marina and right next door to the Christie Day Use Area, which offers picnic tables and grills right on the lakeshore. Christie also offers many pull-through sites for those trying to maneuver RV’s. Because of the distance from the Marina this campground is used less and is perfect for a more private camping experience.

Christie offers nine small group sites that accommodate 16 people and four vehicles.

There is one handicap accessible site in Christie. It offers a paved pad for easy wheelchair access to the fire ring and picnic table and a paved path to the nearest restroom.

Though you cannot see the lake for all the trees, many sites in Christie are a straight shot to the lakeshore where guests are welcome to moor their boats for no fee.

Reservations for the 2007 season are available for one third of the sites from May 24 – September 3. Walk-ins are welcome from May 17 – October 15.

Eagle Campground’s 50 sites are only ½ mile from the Marina and waterfront, making it popular with fishermen and families alike. Eagle offers a variety of spacious and shaded sites to suit anyone’s needs. Nine of the sites are recommended for tents only due to the limited parking space, but the rest of the sites will accommodate both RV’s and tents.

Eagle offers two handicap accessible sites. One is a full hook-up and the other a partial hook-up site. Both have paved pads for easy wheelchair access to the fire ring and picnic table and paved paths to the nearest restroom.

There are two small group sites available at Eagle that will accommodate 16 people and four vehicles each. They are located back away from the main loop and make an ideal location for family events with lots of children.

All of the campsites at Eagle are available for reservations, though walk-ins are often available depending on occupancy. Reservations for the 2007 season are available from May 24 – September 3. Walk-ins are welcome from May 17 – December 31. Note: Water and all utilities are shut off on November 1, but self-contained campers are welcome to stay until December 31.

West Eagle has two large group sites rated for 75 to 100 people. Both sites have private restrooms and beach access (where you are welcome to moor your boats for no fee). Each site has plenty of picnic tables, large fire rings, and grills. RV’s and tent campers alike are welcome and the Marina and boat launch area are only ¾ of a mile down the road. This is the perfect setting for family reunions, church camps, or work place getaways.

These sites are available through reservation during the 2007 season from May 24 – October 15. Walk-ins may be available on short notice, please call the hosts to inquire.

The Lassen College Foundation also manages Crater Lake, Bogard and Goumaz Campgrounds located on the Lassen National Forest. These are small, relatively primitive campgrounds and do not have hosts. These campgrounds offer drinking water, vault toilets and trash removal. All of the sites have fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. There are no reservations available for these sites and they are $13.00 per night.

Crater Lake Campground has 17 campsites on the shore of secluded Crater Lake. The parking spurs are paved but small, so cab over campers and tents are recommended. There is also a day use area and primitive boat launch ramp. Gasoline powered boats and jet skis are not allowed on the small lake, but the fishing and the unique scenery make it worth the trip. Crater Lake is aptly named for existing in the deep cone of an inactive volcanic site. Pines and mountains of volcanic rock surround the area. Clear, fresh drinking water is fed from a pure underground well.

Operating Season

Due to the high altitude and off-the-beaten-path road access this campground is not open until June 1 at the earliest and closes October 15.

From Hwy 44 take the Crater Lake turn at the Bogard Work Station and go about 7 miles on the dirt road till you dead end at the lake. The road is accessible for all vehicles but can get very washboarded.

Goumaz is 5-site campground located on the 25-mile Biz Johnson Trail that runs from Susanville to Westwood. It is a great place to stop if traveling the Biz (hiking, biking and horse back riding allowed – no motorized vehicles), but is also accessible from Hwy 36. The Susan River that runs right beside it is visible from all the sites. Horses are allowed to be tethered outside of the campsites. The access and parking spurs are gravel and small, so only small trailers/RV’s and tents are recommended.

From Hwy 36 take the Goumaz turnoff south of Hog Flat. Travel about 1 mile on the dirt road and turn left at the Goumaz Campground sign. The campground is about two miles down; you will see the information board.

For more information on the Biz Johnson Trail see: www.bizjohnsontrail.com

Located about 2 miles off Hwy 44 this 11-site campground is situated right next to Pine Creek. It has nice shaded sites tucked in the pines and low occupancy making a peaceful getaway location. Because it sits right on the water table it is usually not accessible until June and remains open till October 15.

From Hwy 44 take the Bogard Campground turn off and follow the dirt road for about two miles until you see the Bogard Campground sign on your right.