The Best Camping in Chester

This PG&E campsite is located on the northern most inlet of Lake Almanor and is slightly more remote than the other sites around Lake Almanor. The campground offers spectacular views and easy access to great fishing. To get there, head east out of the town of Chester on Highway 36. After cros...

Mount Harkness Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Crystal Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Horseshoe Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Warner Valley Campground is at the end of Warner Valley Road. It's 16 dollars a night at a first come first serve basis. As far as the campground it self, there are a few bathrooms and each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. There are 17 sites which isn't a ton but since it's a fairly unuse...

The hike starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and winds up the mountain until you reach the lake. The first 2 miles or so are very pleasant walk through the woods until you reach the last portion which is essentially straight up the mountain side.  This portion of the trail can be very slippery...

The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...

Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.

King's Creek Falls to Devil's Kitchen Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mill Creek, California.

Summit Lake, Snag Lake and Horseshoe Lake Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Old Station, California.

This hike is one of my favorites for when I only have a weekend to get my nature fix. To start off, visit either the Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station, Butte Lake Ranger Station, Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Warner Valley Ranger Station, or Juniper Lake Ranger Station and pick up a wildern...

Cluster Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Summit, Horseshoe, Snag, Cinder Cone, Rainbow, Twin, and Echo Lakes Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Summit Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake, Cinder Cone, Twin Lakes, and Echo Lake loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Lower Twin and Snag Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Old Station, California.