Gurnsey Creek
Lassen National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CHESTER, CA, CA
Price: From $33.97 per night
Price range: $33.97–$112 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing and picnicking.Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops".
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Mountain campground in northern California offering access to hiking trails, fishing, and picnicking between Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lake Almanor. Reviewers praise the clean facilities, nice host, large flat sites with good shade, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also: Sooty Grouse, Ferruginous Hawk, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Spotted Sandpiper, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Gurnsey Creek: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Fish at nearby Deer Creek area, not in Gurnsey Creek itself Only 2 total sites available; verify availability before traveling
Skip Gurnsey Creek if: Need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Expect pristine scenery — recent tree thinning with cut logs visible. Want quiet campsites — road noise from Highway 36 traffic is noticeable.
Best time to visit Gurnsey Creek: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA), Southwest Campground (CA), Juniper Lake Group (MINERAL, CA), Summit Lake South (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gurnsey Creek
Cell signal at Gurnsey Creek (CHESTER, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing and picnicking.Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops".
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
federal campground with limited availability
Fish at nearby Deer Creek area, not in Gurnsey Creek itself
Only 2 total sites available; verify availability before traveling
Official operating season per RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the town of Chester, follow Highway 36 west for about 14 miles. Gurnsey Creek Campground is located on the right side of the highway, about 2 miles past the Highway 32 turnoff.
Campground entrance
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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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