Eagle Campground
Lassen National Forest — lakeside
Location: Susanville, CA, CA
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eagle 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 of these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Eagle Campground offers large, well-spaced sites in the scenic Eagle Lake Recreation Area of Lassen National Forest, with amenities including showers, fire rings, and a boat launch. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious layout, friendly camp host, and peaceful atmosphere with clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Bittern, Cinnamon Teal, and Empidonax Flycatchers documented in the area.
Insider tips for Eagle Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. No hookups means fewer RVs and a quieter experience; ideal for tent campers and self-contained RVs. The 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail connects five campgrounds and day use areas around Eagle Lake.
Skip Eagle Campground if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed facilities — bathrooms are described as outdated despite being clean..
Best time to visit Eagle Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: West Eagle Campground (Susanville, CA), Aspen Grove Campground (Ca) (Susanville, CA), Merrill Campground (Susanville, CA), Christie Campground (SUSANVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Campground
Cell signal at Eagle Campground (Susanville, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Eagle 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 of these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
No hookups means fewer RVs and a quieter experience; ideal for tent campers and self-contained RVs.
The 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail connects five campgrounds and day use areas around Eagle Lake.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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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 to Eagle Campground. Located on Gallatin Road, Eagle Campground is located approximately 1 mile from the intersection.
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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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