The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Lake Almanor Peninsula, California

Bringing your dog to the Lake Almanor Peninsula? You’re in luck—this area has over 1,800 pet-friendly camping options. Sites range from simple clearings at $15 a night up to shaded forest hideouts averaging $49. You’ll find showers, toilets, and plenty of campfires. Hiking trails circle the lake, and anglers cast for trout while dogs splash along the shore. Top picks include Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), and Camp Shady Meadow (127 reviews). If you want to swim, fish, or just enjoy a fireside evening with your pup, the peninsula’s laid-back vibe has you covered.

98% (2.3K) • 211 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Almanor Peninsula

Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

1. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

36mi from Lake Almanor Peninsula · 1 site

Secluded, remote, quiet and private! The Plumas Headwaters Retreat is set at 5900' with ridges rising on both sides, and a creek that flows through. This property is a unique and evolving habitat and ecosystem restoration project where you can see the rebirth of a forest, following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Headwaters Retreat is a perfect option for finding critters such as mule deer, black bear, an occasional bobcat or coyote, and raptors & upland birds! While more elusive and less frequent, you may even see or hear elk, wolves and mountain lions! Being surrounded by National Forest and gently rising ridges to the west and east, this site is perfect for easy to moderate hikes, mtn biking the forest roads, or doing some dark-sky stargazing from the ridges! New Moon +/- 2 days for Darkest Sky for Stargazing May 26 June 25 July 24 August 22 Sept. 21 October 21 Nov. 19

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$115

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Spring Creek Tipi

2. Spring Creek Tipi

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46mi from Lake Almanor Peninsula · 1 site

Our tipi site is located one mile from Lake Davis and ten minutes driving from the town of Portola. The Lakes Basin is a half hour away. Our 18 ft. tipi has a queen size bed, lighting, and a bug net. It is surrounded by Aspen trees with a nice, clean, shared bathroom, plenty of parking and easy access from Grizzly road. We have a seasonal creek running through the property.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$80

/ night

Bringing your dog to the Lake Almanor Peninsula? You’re in luck—this area has over 1,800 pet-friendly camping options. Sites range from simple clearings at $15 a night up to shaded forest hideouts averaging $49. You’ll find showers, toilets, and plenty of campfires. Hiking trails circle the lake, and anglers cast for trout while dogs splash along the shore. Top picks include Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), and Camp Shady Meadow (127 reviews). If you want to swim, fish, or just enjoy a fireside evening with your pup, the peninsula’s laid-back vibe has you covered.

98% (2.3K) • 211 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Almanor Peninsula

Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

1. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

36mi from Lake Almanor Peninsula · 1 site

Secluded, remote, quiet and private! The Plumas Headwaters Retreat is set at 5900' with ridges rising on both sides, and a creek that flows through. This property is a unique and evolving habitat and ecosystem restoration project where you can see the rebirth of a forest, following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Headwaters Retreat is a perfect option for finding critters such as mule deer, black bear, an occasional bobcat or coyote, and raptors & upland birds! While more elusive and less frequent, you may even see or hear elk, wolves and mountain lions! Being surrounded by National Forest and gently rising ridges to the west and east, this site is perfect for easy to moderate hikes, mtn biking the forest roads, or doing some dark-sky stargazing from the ridges! New Moon +/- 2 days for Darkest Sky for Stargazing May 26 June 25 July 24 August 22 Sept. 21 October 21 Nov. 19

Toilets

Campfires

Wifi

from

$115

/ night

Spring Creek Tipi

2. Spring Creek Tipi

100%

(1)

46mi from Lake Almanor Peninsula · 1 site

Our tipi site is located one mile from Lake Davis and ten minutes driving from the town of Portola. The Lakes Basin is a half hour away. Our 18 ft. tipi has a queen size bed, lighting, and a bug net. It is surrounded by Aspen trees with a nice, clean, shared bathroom, plenty of parking and easy access from Grizzly road. We have a seasonal creek running through the property.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$80

/ night