Juniper Lake Stock Corral
Lassen Volcanic National Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: Mineral, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Juniper Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,800 ft.) is a remote and rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is located within walking distance of Juniper Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several trails are located nearby.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Remote and rustic facility in Lassen Volcanic National Park with direct access to Juniper Lake for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Multiple nearby trailheads and hiking opportunities make it a highly-rated destination (4.4/5 stars) for car camping.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Marten, and Mule Deer present. Birds include Western Tanager, Wild Turkey, and Sandhill Crane. Garter snakes and lizards also documented in the area.
Insider tips for Juniper Lake Stock Corral: First come, first serve campsites — arrive early, especially on weekends Sites farther from the lake offer more seclusion Over one hour from main park road; bring supplies and fill up in Chester
Skip Juniper Lake Stock Corral if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this facility. You prefer developed campgrounds with amenities beyond basics (vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water only). You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Juniper Lake Stock Corral: Late summer (Aug-Sep) — Optimal weather conditions and lake access; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Lake Group (MINERAL, CA), Warner Valley Campground (Chester, CA), Summit Lake Stock Corral (Mineral, CA), Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Juniper Lake Stock Corral
Cell signal at Juniper Lake Stock Corral (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 Stock Corral (elevation 6,800 ft.) is a remote and rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is located within walking distance of Juniper Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several trails are located nearby.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst come, first serve campsites
arrive early, especially on weekends
Sites farther from the lake offer more seclusion
Over one hour from main park road; bring supplies and fill up in Chester
Optimal weather conditions and lake access; campground operates May through October
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Getting there →
From Red Bluff I-5, drive east on State Highway 36 approximately 70 miles to Chester. Turn left at the fire station immediately after crossing Feather River Bridge (watch for National Park Service sign on right) and continue approximately 13 miles following signs to Juniper Lake. The Juniper Lake Stock Corral is located directly behind the Juniper Lake Ranger Station. Turn left towards the Juniper Lake Campground, after passing the ranger station, and make an immediate left into the stock corral
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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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