Juniper Lake Stock Corral
Juniper Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,800 ft.) is a remote and rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is located within walking distance of Juniper Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several trails are located nearby. The facility is over one hour from the main park road.
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Site mix
| group equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Partial | 10 / 4 | Yes | Standard |
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
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The stock corral area has two adjacent metal corrals with water troughs. A vault toilet is located next to the facility for the use of those reserving the corral. This facility is remote and accessed on seven miles of a rough gravel road and six miles of roughly paved road.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Red Bluff I-5, drive east on State Highway 36 approximately 70 miles to Chester. Turn left at the fire station immediately after crossing Feather River Bridge (watch for National Park Service sign on right) and continue approximately 13 miles following signs to Juniper Lake.
| Nearest town | Mineral, California |
| Coordinates | 40.4511° N, 121.2958° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Drinking water is not available.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
18 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 ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 35.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The Caribou Wilderness area is managed by the Forest Service and has numerous trails that are suitable for stock use and can be accessed directly from the park via the Widow Lake trail.
- 7.8 miSilver Bowl Picnic ↗Day use
- 8 miSilver Beach Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 4.1 miBenner Creek Dispersed0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miPosey-Beauty Caribou2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.6 miHidden Lakes Caribou2 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
- 1.8 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
- Horseshoe Lake Ranger StationBuilding · Chester · 2.4 mi
- Warner Valley Ranger StationBuilding · Chester · 4.7 mi
- Twin Lakes Fire Tool CacheBuilding · Mineral · 5.5 mi
Natural features
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and 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 volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including 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
The main trailheads for Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake, and access to the interior of the park are within the facility. The Mount Harkness Trail ascends to a historic fire tower that is still in use. Longer trails will take you to Butte Lake and Summit Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail can also be accessed from Juniper Lake and runs through the park.
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 Juniper Lake Stock Corral?
Sites at Juniper Lake Stock Corral are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Juniper Lake Stock Corral?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Juniper Lake Stock Corral have?
1 site, including 1 group equestrian.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Juniper Lake Stock Corral?
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
What is there to do at Juniper Lake Stock Corral?
The main trailheads for Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake, and access to the interior of the park are within the facility. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Juniper Lake Stock Corral?
Mineral, California. The Caribou Wilderness area is managed by the Forest Service and has numerous trails that are suitable for stock use and can be accessed directly from the park via the Widow Lake trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Juniper Lake Stock Corral is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Juniper Lake Group (under 0.1 mi), Warner Valley Campground (5.3 mi), and Warner Creek Campground (6.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Juniper Lake Stock Corral in?
Juniper Lake Stock Corral is a Lassen Volcanic National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Lassen Volcanic National Park