Warner Valley Campground
Warner Valley campground is a limited development facility in the south eastern area of the park. It has vault toilets and potable water spigots. Numerous trails can be accessed from the campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 3 is listed accessible |
Vault toilets - seasonal
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road (on the east side of the bridge). Continue a half mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad.
| Nearest town | Chester, California |
| Coordinates | 40.4423° N, 121.3957° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
21 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
21 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
48 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 41 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Camping World ↗ | 47.8 mi |
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PCT 2023 - Day 64 Warner Valley Campground to Hat Creek
Worth a stop
Drakesbad Guest Ranch - half a mile away, at the end of Warner Valley road. Dining room serves meals - please contact the ranch for reservations. There is wifi to book your site.
- 9.3 miBrokenshire Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 12.9 miSilver Bowl Picnic ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 3.7 miBlue Lake3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.8 miSpencer Meadow ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Lassen Volcanic Wilderness, which overlaps Lassen National Forest.
- inLassen Volcanic Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 79,061 acres
- inLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
- 6.8 miCaribou Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,839 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Warner Valley Ranger StationBuilding · Chester · 0.6 mi
- Horseshoe Lake Ranger StationBuilding · Chester · 4 mi
- Summit Lake Ranger StationBuilding · Mineral · 4.2 mi
Natural features
Lassen Volcanic national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Recreation
Hiking trails accessible from the campground
Guidebooks for Lassen Volcanic National Park
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- Monitoring the American Pika in the Pacific West Region: Crater Lake National Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument: Standard Operating ProceduresNational Park Service, 2013Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Warner Valley Campground?
Sites at Warner Valley Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Warner Valley Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Warner Valley Campground?
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Warner Valley Campground have?
17 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Warner Valley Campground?
Warner Valley Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Warner Valley Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Warner Valley Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Warner Valley Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Warner Valley Campground?
Site 3 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Warner Valley Campground?
Chester, California. Drakesbad Guest Ranch - half a mile away, at the end of Warner Valley road.
Source: Getting there
What if Warner Valley Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Summit Lake South (3.6 mi), Summit Lake Stock Corral (3.8 mi), and Summit Lake North (3.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Warner Valley Campground in?
Warner Valley Campground is a Lassen Volcanic National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Lassen Volcanic National Park