U.S. Forest Service · Lassen National Forest · California

Aspen Grove Campground

Aspen Grove Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, 3 day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. These facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail. The Osprey Overlook, another day use area can be hiked or driven too for a scenic view of the southern end of Eagle Lake and the surrounding forest basin. The Lassen National Forest offers a variety of lakes, streams and wilderness areas for recreational opportunities. The forest offers miles of trails that are used for hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding and during the winter months, snowmobiling.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable28 sites50 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Aspen Grove CampgroundQuaking AspensAspen Grove aerial viewSite #22
Photos courtesy of Lassen Cougar Enterprises · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Cy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx (prescribed burn) · 23 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

Tent-only27
Host/management1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

25 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

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004Partial8 / 2YesStandard
005Partial8 / 2YesStandard
006Full8 / 2YesStandard
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Aspen Grove Campground is a tent-only designated campground. Camping vehicles of any type and generators are not allowed in the campground. Wheelbarrows are provided in order to assist you in moving your tents and other camping gear to and from your campsite. Eighteen sites, numbers 11-28 can be reserved and sites 1-10 are designated walk-in, first-come, first-served sites. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring with grill. The campground has flush toilets, potable water points, and firewood is available for purchase. The paved bike path runs through the campground. The Eagle Lake Marina store with gas, propane, fishing and camping supplies, shower and laundry facilities.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 15 to September 30
ForestLassen National Forest
BookingReservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance.
FeesStandard Fees 20.00 per night. Interagency passes accepted. Senior Passes save 50%.
RulesQuiet time is 10PM to 8AM.

Lassen National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Aspen Grove Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.44 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.31 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.67 inches of precipitationApril: 0.49 inches of precipitationMay: 0.82 inches of precipitationJune: 0.37 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.21 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.11 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.24 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.97 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.49 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.90 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.5°F averageFebruary: 36.6°F averageMarch: 41.9°F averageApril: 47.1°F averageMay: 54.8°F averageJune: 62.9°F averageJuly: 70.6°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 62.7°F averageOctober: 51.5°F averageNovember: 40.0°F averageDecember: 32.4°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Susanville 2Sw, 11 miles from the campground at 4,212 feet, station USC00048702 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 13 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, May 15 to September 30.

Getting there

From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Turn right on Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs towards the marina and Aspen Campground.

Coordinates40.5550° N, 120.7744° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Cy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx

    23 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Cy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx

    24 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 stationDump station ↗2 mi
RV sales & serviceReliable RV ↗13.5 mi

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Explore

Video

Aspen Grove Campsite Drive Through Tour

Worth a stop

The Lassen National Forest has many other recreational opportunities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park is an easy day’s roundtrip drive from Eagle Lake Recreational Area.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Lassen National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Eagle Lake is located where the Sierras meet the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau of the Great Basin. This unique location offers diverse landscapes, geology, wildlife and vegetation. Aspen Campground is located in a mature conifer forest of pines and firs, with a strip of aspen between the campsites and the lake's shoreline, at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

Recreation

Fishing for the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout, is the primary recreational activity on Eagle Lake, but the 3rd largest natural lake in California (22,000 acres), provides for plenty of room for swimming, kayaking, skiing and all other boating activities by motor or sail. There are no 2-cycle restrictions for outboard boat motors or PWCs. Aspen Campground is adjacent to the designated, roped-off swim area at the Gallatin Beach Day Use Area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Aspen Grove Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Aspen Grove Campground?

Standard Fees 20.00 per night. Interagency passes accepted. Senior Passes save 50%.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Aspen Grove Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Aspen Grove Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 15 to September 30.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Aspen Grove Campground have?

28 sites, including 27 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Aspen Grove Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Aspen Grove Campground?

The campground has flush toilets, potable water points, and firewood is available for purchase.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Aspen Grove Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Aspen Grove Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Aspen Grove Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet time is 10PM to 8AM.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Aspen Grove Campground?

Fishing for the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout, is the primary recreational activity on Eagle Lake, but the 3rd largest natural lake in California (22,000 acres), provides for plenty of room for swimming, kayaking, skiing and all other boating activities by motor or sail. The

Source: Recreation

What if Aspen Grove Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are West Eagle Campground (0.6 mi), Eagle Campground (0.7 mi), and Merrill Campground (2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby