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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Alder Creek Campground

Nestled adjacent to the beautiful Deer Creek, Alder Creek is a semi-developed campground with 6 designated sites. Space is limited. A fee of $10 per night is required. 

Current Conditions
Closed for the season. Unsafe to occupy due to hazardous trees.

Reservations

General Information

Generally, this campground is open to first come first serve camping through Labor Day weekend.

  • Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
  • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
  • 1 vehicle and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
  • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
  • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
  • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night

Fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping. Single campsites are limited to 1 vehicle and 8 people per site.
 

Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

Lobby area of Almanor Ranger District. Man sitting behind desk. Wood floors and ceiling. Books, maps, and other items for sale on shelves. Images and taxidermy of different wildlife on display.

Address: 900 E. Hwy 36 Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2141
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.209419

Longitude: -121.496322

Elevation

3900'

Directions

Alder Creek Campground is located on Highway 32 approximately 20 miles southwest of Chester.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 16, 2025