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West Eagle Campground is part of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area in the Lassen National Forest, which offers a variety of lakes, streams and wilderness areas and an abundance of recreation opportunities.
In addition to water sports on the lake, the area also offers miles of trails that are used year-round for hiking and mountain biking and by snowmobiling enthusiasts during the winter months.
The 27,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities. Visitors also enjoy the plentiful trout fishing. A boat ramp can be found not far from the campground, and a beach is located at the nearby Aspen Campground.
The campground offers access points for miles of trails within the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. A 6-mile hiking, biking and horseback riding trail parallels the lake and winds through the surrounding forest.
West Eagle Campground offers two group sites for tent or RV camping. One site can accommodate up to 75 guests, while the other is rated for up to 100 guests.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, electricity and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase.
The campground is located on the southeastern shores of Eagle Lake, in northeastern California, at an elevation of approximately 5,100 feet. It is nestled in a forest of mature pine trees with a grassy understory. A few sites offer sweeping views of the adjacent lake and some have space to moor a boat.
From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 for 2 miles west to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area, following the signs to the campground.
The showers are expensive, the washers and dryers are small enough for a Barbie dream house, there are billions of mosquitoes here.
One night and we are looking for another campground already
It is for those who appreciate a silent forest and a remote mountain atmosphere. The host is a nice man. It is a great place for a retreat and meditation.
Well, I have always camped at the same place (Memorial Park in LaHonda) for YEARS. I finally looked around near me during this Covid BS and found this place. Pretty cool...JUST TOO FAR TO GET TO. The last negative I have for this place is the campsites were not too private. Very open. I think they cut off all branches from ALL the treed there due to the fires. Other than that it was good.
Overall, both of the group campgrounds are good. One 75 people, and right next to it another 100 people. Something to note:
- great paved pathway between different camp sites and even parks.
- no shelter(s) at the group camp
- lake level is way down, and it looks like it hasn't been to the original water levels for years. Water access is not really swim-able at the group camp sides. Too shallow, muddy, grassy, etc. At the boat docking station, it doesn't say that you can't swim, but the lady at the store gave a warning that we can't swim there either(~6ft deep at most). I would say this is the biggest downside for me thus a 4-star
- walked by the water near the boat dock one evening and saw 6 snakes(not dangerous to humans, but they swim and can be scary)
- lots of small fish by the boat ramp, means that it's great for fishers w/ the boat
- be ready for the temperature change even in the summer months(july). Day: 90°+F, coldest night: 42°F(I was in the tent, didn't expect that low). Elevation over 5000+ft
This spot is huge. Lots of room for a big group and so much room for kids to play. There's a great view of the lake and plenty of room for people in your group to spread out. The bathrooms were really clean and they have running water.
