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

Bring your four-legged friend and explore Lake Almanor West—over 1800 pet-friendly camping options make it easy. You’ll find sites where dogs can roam, campfires crackle, and hot showers are standard. Average nights run about $49, but you can score a pitch for as little as $18. Horseback riding trails wind through the pines, fishing spots dot the shoreline, and hiking routes serve up mountain air. Top picks include Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), and Camp Shady Meadow (127 reviews). If you want a spot that welcomes pets and offers campfire nights after a day on the trails, Lake Almanor West delivers.

97% (2.3K) • 219 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Almanor West

Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

1. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

39mi from Lake Almanor West · 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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Paradise

2. Paradise

42mi from Lake Almanor West · 3 sites

The Camp Fire devastated the town of Paradise in 2018. Today, you can still see remnants of the fire as you approach the quaint town. Chapelle de' L'Artiste once housed a stunning bed and breakfast among other incredible amenities. Paradise has begun the incredible process of rebuilding. New construction, renewed energy, and a community of hope and resiliency is at the heart of returning Paradise to all its name implies. At Chapelle de L'Artiste, we are thrilled to be rebuilding and starting anew. A new venture with Glamping and coming in Spring 2022 is Burnt Barn Distilling Company.

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$330

/ night

Spring Creek Tipi

3. Spring Creek Tipi

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47mi from Lake Almanor West · 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

Bring your four-legged friend and explore Lake Almanor West—over 1800 pet-friendly camping options make it easy. You’ll find sites where dogs can roam, campfires crackle, and hot showers are standard. Average nights run about $49, but you can score a pitch for as little as $18. Horseback riding trails wind through the pines, fishing spots dot the shoreline, and hiking routes serve up mountain air. Top picks include Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), and Camp Shady Meadow (127 reviews). If you want a spot that welcomes pets and offers campfire nights after a day on the trails, Lake Almanor West delivers.

97% (2.3K) • 219 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Almanor West

Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

1. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

39mi from Lake Almanor West · 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

Paradise

2. Paradise

42mi from Lake Almanor West · 3 sites

The Camp Fire devastated the town of Paradise in 2018. Today, you can still see remnants of the fire as you approach the quaint town. Chapelle de' L'Artiste once housed a stunning bed and breakfast among other incredible amenities. Paradise has begun the incredible process of rebuilding. New construction, renewed energy, and a community of hope and resiliency is at the heart of returning Paradise to all its name implies. At Chapelle de L'Artiste, we are thrilled to be rebuilding and starting anew. A new venture with Glamping and coming in Spring 2022 is Burnt Barn Distilling Company.

Toilets

Showers

Wifi

from

$330

/ night

Spring Creek Tipi

3. Spring Creek Tipi

100%

(1)

47mi from Lake Almanor West · 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