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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. The forest offers miles of trails that are used for hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding and in the winter months, snowmobiling. 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. Facilities 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 $5 dump fee. The paved bike path is connected to this campground. The Eagle Lake Marina store with gas, propane, fishing and camping supplies, rental boats, shower and laundry facilities and the South Shore Grill with hot food prepared to your order, and boat launch is located about one mile from the campground. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. ADA Access: N
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. Located on Gallatin Road, Eagle Campground is located approximately 1 mile from the intersection.
Very nice little campgrounds, secluded by the lake good fishing wonderful just to sit on the grass and let life go by.
Walking distance to lake eagle. Clean bathrooms, has drinkable water. Wood for $5, much cheaper thsn stores. Excellent camping. The grounds have a host. But no showers on site. Dont seem to see bear lockers.
Chuck & Connie ARE THE BEST CAMP HOST!!!! We stayed here 7/29/23 - 8/3/23. They made our camping experience!!! If you asked us what was the best part of our trip? Connie & Chuck!! The restrooms were very well maintained. Campsites are very clean. Thank you Connie & Chuck!!
Great campground! Large sites with plenty of space between them. The big trees were perfect for our hammock. The bathrooms are outdated but very clean. It is always a plus to have flush toilets, and drinking water! The camp hosts were so friendly and helpful! The main negative was there were coyotes yipping all night, and walking around our tent (no fault of the campground of course!). Needless to say we did not sleep very well. Another note is there is no direct beach access at the campground, and no beach access for swimming or kayaking (non motorized boats) in the immediate area. This I guess can happen in the summer when the reservoir is low. Wish we knew that before booking during a heat wave.
