Lake Almanor Trip
Last year was our first trip to Lake Almanor. Our friends have been going the last 4 years on 4th of July and they invited us out again. Last year we stayed at a private CG closer to lake near the west entrance launch ramp Known as Canyon Dam. This year the owner didn’t want to deal with short term campers and filled the CG with long term campers for the season. My buddy said he got a spot over in WestWood Ca which is about 12 miles from the lake. We were pretty excited to hit the road in the new trailer. The drive up to
The lake would be about 10hrs or longer towing at CA speed limit of 55mph, we made our first stop in Santa Cruz RV ranch for one night, the plan was to leave home early so we can spend the day Down at the boardwalk, but we had trailer brake issues so we got A late start and arrived at camp late. Next day we split from rv ranch at 6 am for another long drive up to our destination - Lassen west RV village
The trailer towed great
Love these drives
July 3rd
Finally made it to our destination and man were we greeted by the most friendliest staff ever! These guys brought over the tractor, leveled the site and poured two buckets of grave for us.
Monty and Ron hooking up our camp site - these guys are very accommodating and made sure we were happy with our spot.
July 4th we setup at canyon dam west launch ramp entrance. This part of the lake isn’t to crowded and you can normally get a spot. There is free parking, restrooms and to launch the boat is free.
Launching the boat
This spot is cove that we were at last year, it’s a short walk from the parking lot
I was on the paddle board :)
The next day (July 5th) we setup in the same area but different spot. As you enter at the canyon dam launch area you will see a road on the left about 100 yards in, if you make the sharp left it will lead you on a dirt road, follow it for about 1/4 of a mile and you will be right on the water.
All setup :) this area was all to ourself
July 6th did some fishing - threaded worms on the downtiggers about 35’-45 down is the trick to fishing this lake. We caught 7 salmon and kept 5.
July 7th
East of the rv Park about 5 Miles is Mountian Meadow reservoir - head east on Ca 36, it will be your second left which is a dirt road after the power plant station. If you are a bird watcher this place is for you. Lots of bird life and numerous bald eagles. Me my buddy hit the water and not another soul insight. Definitely bring a paddle vessel to enjoy all the wildlife in this area.
July 8th
My buddy had to pack up and leave, we stayed one more night to make the 40 mile drive to Lassen volcanic National Park. Plus our next destination check in was for July 9th.
Sulphur works - this area is easily accessible and is right off the road
There is boiling water in this area that release sulphur, it’s crazy and awesome!
I couldn’t resist I had to go for a quick paddle in lake emerald :)
We didn’t come prepared to do and serous hiking so
We checked out all the spots that were easy accessible. This place sure made me wish I had a truck camper.
Mt.Lassen
The next day we packed up and headed toward the coast, Lawson’s Landing in Tamales Bay. This CG is mostly dry Camping.
Backed up to the wall, right on the water.
Quick stroll to check out the area. The small pier is very popular for crabbing. My
First time seeing people use snares on a fishing pole to catch crab. South of point conception we are prohibited to use rod and
Reel for crab, we can only use hand or hoop net.
Sandy beaches
They have a field of cattle which was cool.
A nice garden with a picnic table and bbq pit
There was some 2x4s that were screwed in on the other side of the wall - they perfect to
Be to be used as a ladder for the climb up and down the wall.
So I launched the kayak right below. We put the ramp down right on the wall and used it as our deck , it worked out Perfect!
Went out and dropped a net
Sat back and waited to check the net every 30 mins
Red crab is in season and dungeons were out of season
Caught dinner for the night
What a perfect way to end our trip and head home.
Lawsons Landing CG is definitely one of our favorites, we will be coming back that’s for sure!
Call me crazy but I just had to cross the Golden Gate Bridge!
The trailer worked flawlessly and felt much more comfortable with that extra length. Only issue we have is the awning was dry rotted and it was shredded when we got home.
The lake would be about 10hrs or longer towing at CA speed limit of 55mph, we made our first stop in Santa Cruz RV ranch for one night, the plan was to leave home early so we can spend the day Down at the boardwalk, but we had trailer brake issues so we got A late start and arrived at camp late. Next day we split from rv ranch at 6 am for another long drive up to our destination - Lassen west RV village
The trailer towed great
Love these drives
July 3rd
Finally made it to our destination and man were we greeted by the most friendliest staff ever! These guys brought over the tractor, leveled the site and poured two buckets of grave for us.
Monty and Ron hooking up our camp site - these guys are very accommodating and made sure we were happy with our spot.
July 4th we setup at canyon dam west launch ramp entrance. This part of the lake isn’t to crowded and you can normally get a spot. There is free parking, restrooms and to launch the boat is free.
Launching the boat
This spot is cove that we were at last year, it’s a short walk from the parking lot
I was on the paddle board :)
The next day (July 5th) we setup in the same area but different spot. As you enter at the canyon dam launch area you will see a road on the left about 100 yards in, if you make the sharp left it will lead you on a dirt road, follow it for about 1/4 of a mile and you will be right on the water.
All setup :) this area was all to ourself
July 6th did some fishing - threaded worms on the downtiggers about 35’-45 down is the trick to fishing this lake. We caught 7 salmon and kept 5.
July 7th
East of the rv Park about 5 Miles is Mountian Meadow reservoir - head east on Ca 36, it will be your second left which is a dirt road after the power plant station. If you are a bird watcher this place is for you. Lots of bird life and numerous bald eagles. Me my buddy hit the water and not another soul insight. Definitely bring a paddle vessel to enjoy all the wildlife in this area.
July 8th
My buddy had to pack up and leave, we stayed one more night to make the 40 mile drive to Lassen volcanic National Park. Plus our next destination check in was for July 9th.
Sulphur works - this area is easily accessible and is right off the road
There is boiling water in this area that release sulphur, it’s crazy and awesome!
I couldn’t resist I had to go for a quick paddle in lake emerald :)
We didn’t come prepared to do and serous hiking so
We checked out all the spots that were easy accessible. This place sure made me wish I had a truck camper.
Mt.Lassen
The next day we packed up and headed toward the coast, Lawson’s Landing in Tamales Bay. This CG is mostly dry Camping.
Backed up to the wall, right on the water.
Quick stroll to check out the area. The small pier is very popular for crabbing. My
First time seeing people use snares on a fishing pole to catch crab. South of point conception we are prohibited to use rod and
Reel for crab, we can only use hand or hoop net.
Sandy beaches
They have a field of cattle which was cool.
A nice garden with a picnic table and bbq pit
There was some 2x4s that were screwed in on the other side of the wall - they perfect to
Be to be used as a ladder for the climb up and down the wall.
So I launched the kayak right below. We put the ramp down right on the wall and used it as our deck , it worked out Perfect!
Went out and dropped a net
Sat back and waited to check the net every 30 mins
Red crab is in season and dungeons were out of season
Caught dinner for the night
What a perfect way to end our trip and head home.
Lawsons Landing CG is definitely one of our favorites, we will be coming back that’s for sure!
Call me crazy but I just had to cross the Golden Gate Bridge!
The trailer worked flawlessly and felt much more comfortable with that extra length. Only issue we have is the awning was dry rotted and it was shredded when we got home.
