Warner Valley Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $21.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- June 12 to June 11
- Sites
- 17 total · 8 reservable · 9 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 877-622-0221
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 16.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.4423, -121.3957
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview 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. Recreation Hiking trails accessible from the campground Facilities Vault toilets - seasonal 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. Nearby Attractions 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. Charges & 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
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Warner Valley Campground free?
No. Warner Valley Campground charges $21.00. 8 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Warner Valley Campground?
Warner Valley Campground has 17 sites on record. 8 sites are reservable and 9 are first come.
When is Warner Valley Campground open?
The season on record runs June 12 to June 11. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Warner Valley Campground?
The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. The roads to the Warner Valley and Juniper Lake areas are partly gravel and are not recommended for trailers. 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. Continue 12.5 miles to Warner Valley Campground and Day Use Area.
What is the weather like at Warner Valley Campground?
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Warner Valley Campground is located at 5,650 feet elevation. Summer high temperatures range from 70°F to 86°F and lows range from 31°F to 41°F.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
