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Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 1198, 328 #6 Main Street,
Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2426
Visitor Information for Lassen National Volcanic Park and the Lake Almanor Area Basin
The Lake Almanor Basin and surrounding Lassen National Volcanic Forest area spread across a natural wonderland created by millions of years of geologic forces, a crossroad where the granite of the Sierra Nevada meets the lava of the Cascades.
Enjoy hours of pleasure on Lake Almanor with its 52 miles of shoreline, in Lassen Volcanic National Park which boasts the southernmost volcano in the Cascade range and in the 1.2 million acres that make up the Lassen National Forest and Caribou Wilderness area with over 300 campsites. This is a playground for all seasons, for all ages and any lifestyle.
The Basin and surrounding area offer world class fishing in lakes and streams, family fun on skis, wakeboards, tubes and jet skis, quiet mountain adventures in camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching and championship golf.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
As a Gateway Community, Chester and the Lake Almanor Basin host the largest and closest selection of lodging and accommodations available for visitors to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
California's Geologic Wonder
The106,372 acres of Lassen Volcanic National Park provide a wealth of activities that are as varied as the seasons of the park.There are over 150 miles of hiking trails which range in difficulty from a strenuous 5 mile round-trip hike up Lassen Peak to a gentle 1.85 mile stroll around Manzanita Lake.
Lake Almanor Area News
There are eight campgrounds within the park with a large part of the wilderness area available for wilderness camping with a free permit.
The new Kohm Ya-mah-nee Visitor Center, the Mountain Maidu word for "Snow Mountain", is open year round and features an exhibit hall, indoor theater and outdoor amphitheater, bookstore, gift shop and café.
The new Kohm Ya-mah-nee Visitor Center, the Mountain Maidu word for "Snow Mountain", is open year round and features an exhibit hall, indoor theater and outdoor amphitheater, bookstore, gift shop and café.