Juniper Lake Group
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: MINERAL, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Juniper Lake Group Campground (elevation 6,800 feet) is a remote, rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is on the eastern shore of Juniper Lake, a popular swimming spot, and offers a fantastic view of Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park, towering at 10,457 feet.This is a tent-only facility with two group sites. Drinking water is not available.
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, Drinking Water
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Remote, rustic facility on the eastern shore of Juniper Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park with fantastic views of Lassen Peak and access to main trailheads for Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake, and Mount Harkness Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise it as one of the best car camping spots with easy lake access, excellent hiking, and peaceful, beautiful surroundings.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area—proper food storage essential. Also Sierra Marten, Mule Deer, Western Tanager, Wild Turkey, Sandhill Crane, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Sierra Garter Snake, and Mountain Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Juniper Lake Group: First come, first serve campsites—arrive early as federal campground books up quickly 2 group sites are reservable while other sites are first come, first serve Sites farther from the lake are more secluded; lake accessible on north side Bring swim suit and kayaks for Juniper Lake recreation
Skip Juniper Lake Group if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require more than 2 group sites—only 2 total sites. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Juniper Lake Group: Late summer (August-September) — Google reviewer visited late summer 2022 and found it one of the best car camping spots; seasonal operations May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Lake Stock Corral (Mineral, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA), Summit Lake Stock Corral (Mineral, CA), Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Juniper Lake Group
Cell signal at Juniper Lake Group (MINERAL, 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.
Juniper Lake Group Campground (elevation 6,800 feet) is a remote, rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is on the eastern shore of Juniper Lake, a popular swimming spot, and offers a fantastic view of Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park, towering at 10,457 feet.This is a tent-only facility with two group sites. Drinking water is not available.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst come, first serve campsites
arrive early as federal campground books up quickly
2 group sites are reservable while other sites are first come, first serve
Sites farther from the lake are more secluded; lake accessible on north side
Bring swim suit and kayaks for Juniper Lake recreation
Google reviewer visited late summer 2022 and found it one of the best car camping spots; seasonal operations May through October
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Getting there →
From the Red Bluff (I.5), drive east on state HWY 36 approximately 70 miles to Chester. Turn left at fire station immediately after crossing Feather River Bridge (watch for National Park Service sign on right) continue approximately 13 miles follow signs to Juniper Lake Campground and Group Campsite Area. Campground access is via paved and dirt road, last 6 miles is narrow, rough and dusty dirt road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen Volcanic National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen Volcanic National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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