GURNSEY CREEK

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, GURNSEY CREEK accommodates recreational vehicles up to 60 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Popular activities at this location include Camping, Fishing, and Hiking. The campground's proximity to CHESTER offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the California region.

Located in CHESTER, California, GURNSEY CREEK provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

Overview Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing and picnicking.Recreation The area provides access to plentiful hiking trails, picnic spots and rainbow trout fishing.Facilities 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. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest in the Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,700 feet. It is located next to Gurnsey Creek. Nearby Attractions The campground is located 14 miles west of the town of Chester and Lake Almanor, where boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing are popular activities.

The southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 14 miles north. The park is known for its active hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots that continually shape and alter the landscape.

From the town of Chester, follow Highway 36 west for about 14 miles. Gurnsey Creek Campground is located on the right side of the highway, about 2 miles past the Highway 32 turnoff.