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Gurnsey Creek Group Camp

USFS · Group Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Almanor RV Dump Station · 14.1 mi
Coordinates
40.3097, -121.4283
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.3097° N · 121.4283° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops". GS Loop # 1 is $56/night, includes 7 individual campsites (Site #s 31-37) and can accommodate 56 people. GS Loop #2 is $112/night, includes 13 sites (Site 38-51) and accommodates up to 112 people. Each site has its own fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur. Gurnsey Creek is a gorgeous campground sitting in a forest of tall evergreens near Highway 36. Drinking water and restrooms are available. No utility hookups are provided. A water-filling station is located at the campground entrance. Parking is limited within the campground. NOTE: THESE GROUP SITES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLY. Please visit www.recreation.gov to make your reservations.

From the USFS.

Is Gurnsey Creek Group Camp free?

No. Gurnsey Creek Group Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Gurnsey Creek Group Camp?

Gurnsey Creek Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Chester on Highway 36.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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