Christie Campground
Lassen National Forest — lakeside
Location: SUSANVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/christie-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Christie Campground offers clean facilities with flushable bathrooms, shaded sites, and direct access to Eagle Lake Recreation Area. A 5.2-mile paved bike/hiking trail connects to the marina and nearby day use areas.
Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Douglas' Squirrels, Cinnamon Teal, American Bittern, and Gopher Snakes present in the area.
Insider tips for Christie Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Bring a kayak or bike to use the 5.2-mile paved trail to the marina. Dogs are allowed at this campground.
Skip Christie Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You require extensive road access — remote location requiring 14+ miles of driving from Highway 36..
Best time to visit Christie Campground: May-October — Official operating season for Christie Campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Merrill Campground (Susanville, CA), Eagle Campground (Susanville, CA), Aspen Grove Campground (Ca) (Susanville, CA), Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Christie Campground
Cell signal at Christie Campground (SUSANVILLE, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Bring a kayak or bike to use the 5.2-mile paved trail to the marina.
Dogs are allowed at this campground.
Official operating season for Christie Campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
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. Continue past Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs to Christie Campground. Located on County Road A-1, 2 miles north of Merrill Campground.
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- 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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