Eagle Campground
Eagle Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All of these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail. The Osprey Overlook, another day use area in the recreation area, can be hiked or driven to 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 44 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Standard with electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
48 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | EAGL | Group | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | No | 16 / 4 | Yes | |
| 012 | EAGL | Group | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | No | 16 / 4 | Yes | |
| 001 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 002 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 003 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 23 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 21 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 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 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 026, 028 are listed accessible |
Within Eagle Lake Recreation Area, Eagle Campground is the closest campground to the marina/boat launch that offers RV/trailer camping sites. Eagle’s other distinction is its location in an exceptional stand of tall pines. There are 30 reservation sites, 20 walk-in sites, two small group sites and two sites that have electric and water hook-ups. Each site is equipped with a paved parking spur (except #50/gravel), table and campfire ring/grill. An RV Dump Station Facility is conveniently located about 2.5 miles away with a dump fee. The paved bike path is connected to this campground. The Eagle Lake Marina store with gas, propane, fishing and camping supplies, shower and laundry facilities and the boat launch is located about one mile from the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 15 to October 10 |
| Forest | Lassen National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 months in advance. |
| Fees | Large group-West Eagle $125.00. |
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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 to Eagle Campground.
| Coordinates | 40.5478° N, 120.7831° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 1.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 13.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Lassen National Forest has many other recreational opportunities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park is an easy day’s drive to and from Eagle Lake Recreational Area.
- 0.7 miGallatin Marina ↗Boat launch
- 0.8 miEagle Lake Marina Jetty ↗Boat launch
- 1 miGallatin Beach ↗Swimming
- 2.9 miChristie Day Use ↗Day use
- 10.4 miDevil's Corral Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.4 miSusanville Trailhead ↗Trailhead
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- 14.7 miCrater Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miEagle Tie ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miGallatin ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miSouth Shore Marina ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.7 miGallatin Way ↗under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miEagle Lake South Shore ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miHidden Change Interp. Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, bike
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 National Forest.
- inLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 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
On the National Register nearby
- Lassen County Court HouseBuilding · Susanville · 11 mi
- Roop's FortBuilding · Susanville · 11.1 mi
- Susanville Railroad DepotBuilding · Susanville · 11.4 mi
Natural features
Eagle Lake is located where the Sierras meet the Cascades at the southwestern end of the lake, and the Modoc Plateau of the Great Basin at the northeastern end. This unique location offers diverse landscapes, geology, wildlife and vegetation. Eagle Campground is located in a mature conifer forest of pines and firs, on the southern shoreline of Eagle Lake, 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Eagle Campground?
Sites at Eagle Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 months in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Eagle Campground?
Large group-West Eagle $125.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Eagle Campground?
Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Eagle Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 15 to October 10.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Eagle Campground have?
51 sites, including 44 standard sites without power, 2 group sites, and 2 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Eagle Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 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
Does Eagle Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Eagle Campground?
An RV Dump Station Facility is conveniently located about 2.5 miles away with a dump fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Eagle Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Eagle 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.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Eagle Campground?
Sites 026 and 028 are 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 there to do at Eagle 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