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Warner Valley Campground, Chester, CA, 96020
National Park ServiceLast Updated: January 27, 2026
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Warner Valley is managed by park concessionaire Snow Mountain, LLC; please visit lassenlodging.com/warner-campground/ to learn more about this campground. This 17-site primitive campground is nestled at the base of a steep mountainside amid conifer trees; access via gravel road. Trailers and RVs are not recommended.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Dates based on Snow Mountain, LLC dates. Please see lassenlodging.com/warner-campground/ for most updated information.
Weather
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Warner Valley Campground is located at 5,650 feet elevation. Summer high temperatures range from 70°F to 86°F and lows range from 31°F to 41°F.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. The roads to the Warner Valley and Juniper Lake areas are partly gravel and are not recommended for trailers. From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road (on the east side of the bridge). Continue a half mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad. Continue 12.5 miles to Warner Valley Campground and Day Use Area.
Rates & Fees
Campsite
Single campsite for a maximum of 3 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles (including RVs).
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive for firewood. You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground within 30 feet of the road and less than 4 inches in diameter. Chainsaw use is not permitted. Fires are allowed only in designated fire grates. Do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There are no ADA sites. Most sites are flat and are accessible by wheelchairs. Restrooms are wheelchair-accessible.
Internet Information
No Internet.
Cell Phone Information
No cell service. Limited service is available at the park entrance.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers not recommended due to steep, rutted gravel access road.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are no ADA sites.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
Additional Information
The nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch offers dining, horseback riding, massage, and thermal pool swimming. Call ahead for reservations. Warner Valley Campground is operated by the park concessioner Snow Mountain, LLC. The nearest supplies and services are located in Chester.
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