Christie Campground / Eagle Lake

Christie Campground / Eagle Lake

Area: Located at the south end of Eagle Lake

Lassen National Forest, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-2151

Administered by: Eagle Lake Ranger District, (530) 258-4188

Setting:

Elevation: 5,100

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions, May-September

Number of sites: 69; some pull-through sites for larger rigs

Fee: $18 single; $30 small group; $5 for additional vehicle

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 50-feet    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Spaulding (west side of lake)

Nearby facilities: A dump station is 2.5 miles away at Merrill Campground.  A store is nearby.

Nearby boat launch: Eagle Lake Marina has a boat launch, as well as boat rentals, boat slips, a full-service marina and five campgrounds.

Reservations:  Yes (fee)

Additional information:  Some handicapped facilities are provided.  A five-mile paved wheel-chair trail leads to Aspen Grove Walk-in Campground.  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2008 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or phone toll free at 877-444-6777.

Directions: From Highway 395 continue on Highway 36 to Susanville.  Continue on Highway 36 west to A1/Eagle Lake Road.  Turn north on Eagle Lake Road and drive 17.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right.