Gurnsey Creek
Gurnsey Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.30889, -121.42667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-258-2141
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gurnsey Creek
Overview 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. Recreation The area provides access to plentiful hiking trails, picnic spots and rainbow trout fishing. Facilities Gurnsey Group is located within Gurnsey Creek Campground. This unique site offers 2 reservable "loops". GS Loop # 1 is $56/night, includes 7 individual campsites (Site #s 31-37) and can accommodate 56 people. GS Loop #2 is $112/night, includes 13 sites (Site 38-51) and accommodates up to 112 people. Each site has its own fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur. Gurnsey Creek is a gorgeous campground sitting in a forest of tall evergreens near Highway 36. Drinking water and restrooms are available. No utility hookups are provided. A water-filling station is located at the campground entrance. Parking is limited within the campground. NOTE: THESE GROUP SITES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLY. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest in the Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,700 feet. It is located next to Gurnsey Creek. Nearby Attractions The campground is located 14 miles west of the town of Chester and Lake Almanor, where boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing are popular activities. The southwest entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 14 miles north. The park is known for its active hissing fumaroles and boi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Almanor Rv Dump Station · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 315 designated routes (389 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnsey Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gurnsey Creek | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gurnsey Creek Group Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| North Fork | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Elam Campground | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Elam Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.