Aspen Grove Campground (Ca)
Lassen National Forest — lakeside
Location: Susanville, CA, CA
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Aspen Grove Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, 3 day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. These facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Firewood for Sale
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Aspen Grove offers affordable tent camping ($28/night) within the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of Lassen National Forest, which features a 5.2-mile paved hiking/bike trail connecting five campgrounds and day use areas. The location provides access to scenic views like Osprey Overlook and opportunities to explore lakes and streams in the forest.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake observed in the area — watch for snakes while hiking and around your site, especially in warmer months. Also present: Great Blue Herons and other water birds near Eagle Lake.
Insider tips for Aspen Grove Campground (Ca): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 27 tent sites and high demand The 5.2-mile paved trail connecting the five Eagle Lake campgrounds is accessible from your site for biking or hiking Firewood is available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to bring your own for fire rings
Skip Aspen Grove Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal campgrounds require advance reservations.
Best time to visit Aspen Grove Campground (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only, based on verified operational dates.
Nearby campgrounds: West Eagle Campground (Susanville, CA), Merrill Campground (Susanville, CA), Christie Campground (SUSANVILLE, CA), Lone Rock (Ca) (Janesville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aspen Grove Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Aspen Grove Campground (Ca) (Susanville, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Aspen Grove Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, 3 day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. These facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 27 tent sites and high demand
The 5.2-mile paved trail connecting the five Eagle Lake campgrounds is accessible from your site for biking or hiking
Firewood is available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to bring your own for fire rings
Campground operates seasonally during this window only, based on verified operational dates
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Turn right on Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs towards the marina and Aspen Campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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