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ATTN: Trailers/RVs not recommended
18 campsites
2 group sites (tent camping only)
Juniper Lake Campground is located in the southeast corner of the park. The campground has 18 first-come, first-served campsites and two reservable, group sites. The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. About halfway through town, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. The last 6 miles is rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motorhomes, or trailers.
*Due to severe fire danger, Juniper Lake Campground will close early for the remainder of the 2020 summer/fall season. The early closure will occur Monday, September 14 at noon. Existing reservations for after the closure have been canceled and refunded through recreation.gov. The Juniper Lake Area remains open for day use only.
Campsites are $12 per night; group sites are $32 per night.
B-Loop, group site capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, and a maximum of 25 people, and up to six licensed vehicles or one bus/RV.
Campsites cannot be saved and must be occupied upon payment.
Camping fees are not refundable and stays are limited to 7 days per year.
Clip your camping permit stub to your site post to show occupancy. Camping fees must be paid within thirty minutes of occupying a site. Checkout time is 12 pm.
From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. The last 6 miles is rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motor homes, or trailers.
First come first served
Trailers/RVs not recommended!
Absolutely gorgeous lake. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring & grate, and bear-proof food storage box. There are latrines and trash & recycling bins. There is no running water, so bring your own or purify the lake water.
Juniper Lake is one of the best backpack trips I have ever done. I lived in Westwood many years ago and it was a great place to live..Need to get out of town? I do not remember a road that came anywhere close or any form of campground..long time ago but so well worth it. so beautiful and peaceful.never saw a human the few days I stayed. Fresh trout for breakfast..and free..was a good hike in .Highly recommended!
Lovely campgrounds with spacious camp sites, some right on the lake. Only 19 sites, first-come, first-served. Fairly rough road to get there, outhouses well stocked with TP and Purell. Convenient access to trailhead to hike up Harkness
This is our family's favorite place to camp! The campground is small and primitive, but very beautiful and peaceful. The sites are first come first serve, with 2 reservable group sites.
First come first serve campsites. Easy access to lake on the north side. Bring your swim suit and kayaks. Lots of hiking spots near by. Sites farther away from the lake are more secluded. Last 5 miles of getting there is not paved. Luckily we survived with our Prius, but it was heart pounding. AWD is recommended.
