99% (1.1K) • 68 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chester
Mill Creek Resort
1. Mill Creek Resort
98%
(2298)
16mi from Chester · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome! We’re Jillian and Joe, along with our sidekicks Sonora + Ayla, the brains and the brawn behind Mill Creek Resort. Since 2017, we have been pouring every ounce of our love and energy into this landmark 1930’s resort. We take great pride in honoring it's rich history while creating a space for the next generation of mountain adventurers.
Nestled in 12 acres of cedars and towering pines on the south side of Lassen Volcanic National Park, we offer 9 cabins open year-round, along with 20 campsites, some featuring glamping tents and 8 RV spots, two featuring a vintage 70's trailer and 2015 modern RV.
We hope your path leads you here to experience all that Lassen has to offer. Miles of trails, pristine waters, dark skies, and wildlife abound, all awaiting to be discovered.
Find your Wild, be kind, and leave no trace.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
Tambo Ranch Tiny House Village
2. Tambo Ranch Tiny House Village
100%
(102)
45mi from Chester · 3 sites · Lodging
Welcome to our rustic retreat in rural Butte County, a haven we've called home since 1997.
Nestled on 14 acres, our family farm offers a unique camping experience where you and your children can embrace the freedom to run and explore. Walk the property and connect with nature while visiting our alpaca, sheep, kittens, dog, and chickens. Take a leisurely stroll down a country road or stargaze under the clear night sky from the open circle of Adirondack chairs. Bask in the tranquility of this quiet country space, where fresh air abounds.
Our location is a gateway to numerous outdoor adventures such as the Feather River, Lake Oroville, Lassen Volcanic Park and Table Mountain, and is just 22 minutes from downtown Chico and Cal State University, Chico. Discover local gems like the Bidwell Mansion, Bidwell Park, Lime Saddle Marina, Butte Creek Canyon, and the Honey Run Covered Bridge, all within a short drive.
Paradise is known for its antiquing, mountain biking, and kayaking, and many enjoy its historic biking and walking trail along the old railroad line. Visit the Paradise Depot Museum, or the Gold Nugget Museum for a trip back in time.
While you're surrounded by nature, enjoy the convenience of great cell service and Wi-Fi, perfect for streaming on our smart TVs with our fiber optic service.
Should you need anything during your stay – be it a Band-Aid, needle and thread, or kitchen essentials – simply let us know.
Our property is home to playful kittens and our friendly border collie, Caspian, who roams freely. If preferred, Caspian can be kenneled upon request.
Escape to our farm stay and experience the best of rural living with modern comforts. Your adventure awaits!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Butterfly Valley Yurt
3. Butterfly Valley Yurt
98%
(157)
25mi from Chester · 1 site · Lodging
Beautiful mountain property with Doug fir, sugar pine, oak, white fir, incense cedar, Ponderosa pine, alders, willow. Butterfly Valley is within walking distance of Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, a protected area with many native carnivorous plants. Two minute drive to Butterfly Beach on Spanish Creek, one of the best swimming holes in Plumas County. Right in the heart of the scenic Feather River and Lost Sierra, home of world-renowned hiking, biking, fishing, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and more. This is truly a special property! Quincy is a thriving mountain community of 5,000 residents, the county seat of Plumas County, home of Feather River College and High Sierra Music Festival, restaurants, and a microbrewery.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
Lassen National Forest
4. Lassen National Forest
96%
(67)
412 sites · Old Station, California
Crossroads of California offers year-round recreation in volcanic, alpine, and wilderness terrain.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
Plumas National Forest
5. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Davis Campground
6. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
50mi from Chester · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
99% (1.1K) • 68 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chester
Mill Creek Resort
1. Mill Creek Resort
98%
(2298)
16mi from Chester · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome! We’re Jillian and Joe, along with our sidekicks Sonora + Ayla, the brains and the brawn behind Mill Creek Resort. Since 2017, we have been pouring every ounce of our love and energy into this landmark 1930’s resort. We take great pride in honoring it's rich history while creating a space for the next generation of mountain adventurers.
Nestled in 12 acres of cedars and towering pines on the south side of Lassen Volcanic National Park, we offer 9 cabins open year-round, along with 20 campsites, some featuring glamping tents and 8 RV spots, two featuring a vintage 70's trailer and 2015 modern RV.
We hope your path leads you here to experience all that Lassen has to offer. Miles of trails, pristine waters, dark skies, and wildlife abound, all awaiting to be discovered.
Find your Wild, be kind, and leave no trace.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
Tambo Ranch Tiny House Village
2. Tambo Ranch Tiny House Village
100%
(102)
45mi from Chester · 3 sites · Lodging
Welcome to our rustic retreat in rural Butte County, a haven we've called home since 1997.
Nestled on 14 acres, our family farm offers a unique camping experience where you and your children can embrace the freedom to run and explore. Walk the property and connect with nature while visiting our alpaca, sheep, kittens, dog, and chickens. Take a leisurely stroll down a country road or stargaze under the clear night sky from the open circle of Adirondack chairs. Bask in the tranquility of this quiet country space, where fresh air abounds.
Our location is a gateway to numerous outdoor adventures such as the Feather River, Lake Oroville, Lassen Volcanic Park and Table Mountain, and is just 22 minutes from downtown Chico and Cal State University, Chico. Discover local gems like the Bidwell Mansion, Bidwell Park, Lime Saddle Marina, Butte Creek Canyon, and the Honey Run Covered Bridge, all within a short drive.
Paradise is known for its antiquing, mountain biking, and kayaking, and many enjoy its historic biking and walking trail along the old railroad line. Visit the Paradise Depot Museum, or the Gold Nugget Museum for a trip back in time.
While you're surrounded by nature, enjoy the convenience of great cell service and Wi-Fi, perfect for streaming on our smart TVs with our fiber optic service.
Should you need anything during your stay – be it a Band-Aid, needle and thread, or kitchen essentials – simply let us know.
Our property is home to playful kittens and our friendly border collie, Caspian, who roams freely. If preferred, Caspian can be kenneled upon request.
Escape to our farm stay and experience the best of rural living with modern comforts. Your adventure awaits!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Butterfly Valley Yurt
3. Butterfly Valley Yurt
98%
(157)
25mi from Chester · 1 site · Lodging
Beautiful mountain property with Doug fir, sugar pine, oak, white fir, incense cedar, Ponderosa pine, alders, willow. Butterfly Valley is within walking distance of Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, a protected area with many native carnivorous plants. Two minute drive to Butterfly Beach on Spanish Creek, one of the best swimming holes in Plumas County. Right in the heart of the scenic Feather River and Lost Sierra, home of world-renowned hiking, biking, fishing, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and more. This is truly a special property! Quincy is a thriving mountain community of 5,000 residents, the county seat of Plumas County, home of Feather River College and High Sierra Music Festival, restaurants, and a microbrewery.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
Lassen National Forest
4. Lassen National Forest
96%
(67)
412 sites · Old Station, California
Crossroads of California offers year-round recreation in volcanic, alpine, and wilderness terrain.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
Plumas National Forest
5. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Davis Campground
6. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
50mi from Chester · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Yu
October 2025
16 ft car
I absolutely loved camping at Mill Creek! The scenery was beautiful, and the sound of the creek flowing nearby made the whole trip feel extra peaceful. It felt so nice to escape for the weekend, relax, and just soak up nature. I also really appreciated that they offered firewood right there at the site. It made campfire time super convenient and stress-free!
Having cell signal was a nice bonus too, since it allowed me to stay connected with loved ones while still enjoying an unplugged vibe.
Everyone around was friendly and courteous. We did have a neighboring camper who got noisy at first, though they became more respectful once reminded about the quiet hours.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again!
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David
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
The tent camping was fun. The camp spot we got was a little small but overall it was nice. The neighbors are far enough where we had a lot of privacy.
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Casey
October 2025
3 nights at Mill Creek Resort
Loved this place! Clean, friendly staff, functional toilets, and cheap firewood! Would def come back again
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Tom
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful family friendly private campground. A lot of love goes into this place. We were in campsite 11 and felt it was pretty private and spacious. Bring leveling blocks though if you’re picky about a level camper. Would definitely recommend Mill Creek Resort
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Courtney
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great spot right outside of Lassen. Would highly recommend
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Carrie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The campsite is on a beautiful property with close proximity (about 1 hrish) from Lassen NP and 30 mins from town. There’s a beautiful creek that runs right through the land. Dog friendly and lots of dog friendly hikes near by. Loved our stay and would definitely come back!
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Shawn
September 2025
Tent
Very peaceful, friendly staff. Great area for visiting the Lassen Park. The tent site were clean, the washrooms clean. Good communication. I'd come back.
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Bridgette
September 2025
Tent
This camping spot is one of the best i’ve been too. The bathrooms are clean, other campers were super respectful, they sell wood and ice, and our camping spot was war distant to the creek below. I would absolutely come here again, very beautiful spot.
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David
September 2025
Group trip
The Butterfly Yurt is the perfect glamping spot! It's private, comfortable, and has just enough amenities to make the stay easy yet with the camping feel. Lori and Lucky were great hosts -- nearby if needed but out of sight and earshot. The location is great for access to Quincy, the Feather River canyon, the Lakes region (the hike to the Sierra Buttes lookout is epic!), swimming, hot springs, etc. Or just laze on the yurt's deck with a cup of coffee and read. We hope to go back again soon.
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Victoria
September 2025
Tent
Level tent site and ground was clean as there were nice wood chips spread out. Nice fire pit. Shower house close by this site.
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Jenna
September 2025
2 nights at Tambo Ranch Tiny House Village
This was the perfect place to take a day or two and just relax. The tiny house had just enough kitchen that for a short stay you didn’t need to go out unless you wanted to. It was impressively efficient. I did bring a cooler because I like cold beverages, but the small fridge would be enough for the yogurts and cheese I brought with for my 2 night stay.
I had a nice time playing with the kittens, Caspian the dog, (who dutifully slept on my porch) and exploring the property.
The bed downstairs was very comfortable and it was nice falling asleep to the sounds of nature outside. 10/10 recommend!
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Victoria
September 2025
15 ft campervan
What a beautiful campground. I was doing a drive by and stayed one night only, wished I could stayed longer. The bathrooms were clean. I will come back. The people who work there were helpful.
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Corey
September 2025
With kids
Exactly as listed. Fun escape in the woods for the family and dog.
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Alecia
September 2025
With pets
This was our first time camping in a yurt- or any premade structure for that matter! I couldn’t complain about a single thing, there was so much more provided in the yurt than we could have imagined. There is basically a full kitchen set up witch dishes and utensils, extra blankets, fire wood for the fire place, A SHOWER, toilet paper, lighters, even cooking oil! It was such a relaxing get away for my family and I. We had such a blast exploring the property, going to the swimming hole basically 3 minutes away, and just enjoying each others company. Although the structure itself is rather close to the home, it still feels so secluded and like you’re right in the middle of nowhere. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on something nice for camping, don’t bother looking anywhere else!
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Nancy
August 2025
Tent
This campground is a great location. Nice vibe, the campsites are well spaced away from each other. GREAT restaurant down the road a few minutes.
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Jocelynne
August 2025
Tent
My husband and I camped here on a Wednesday night and it was very quiet and such a pretty spot. We got in late (about 9:30 pm) which normally makes me a bit nervous but there was something about the vibe of the campgrounds that made me feel at ease. The sounds of the creek in the distance, the smell of the trees, it just felt so cozy and welcoming!
Downsides: people walking by at 1 am flashing their flashlight directly at your tent. A bit spooked by that.
Upsides: not feeling like you’re totally alone in the woods because people were around but not too close that it felt crowded.
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Nathan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Awesome campground! Well maintained, beautiful area, and only 30 minutes from Lassen. Campsite #9 was just okay, it was quite sunny compared to the other sites and didn’t have much of a flat area to put a tent on. Would 100% comeback to Mill Creek campground but would try a different campsite.
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Ryan
August 2025
Tent
This was an excellent camp ground. Being deep in a forest away from everything was so relaxing. The creek flowing behind us as we slept was so comforting. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
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Davey
August 2025
Tent
Loved the place, close proximity to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Clean restrooms and showers. We will definitely be going back.
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Skai
August 2025
