RV Parks In Susanville, California

For full hookups, American Eagle RV Park in Susanville is the most convenient base, a few miles from both the Lassen and Plumas national forests and handy for resupply. About fifteen miles north toward Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake RV Park offers full hookups with tent and cabin options, and Eagle Lake RV Resort sits right on the north shore with full-hookup pull-throughs for larger rigs. If you prefer public land, the Lassen National Forest campgrounds in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area, including Eagle Campground, offer mostly unserviced sites in a beautiful lakeside setting. Choose town for convenience or the lake for the scenery.

Yes, the private parks do. American Eagle RV Park in town and the Eagle Lake-area private parks and resorts offer full hookups with water, electric, and sewer at the site, and they accommodate larger rigs. The public Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake are a different story: most sites are unserviced, with only a couple of sites at Eagle Campground offering electric and water. So if you want full hookups, book a private park in Susanville or near the lake; if you are self-contained and want the forest setting, the national-forest campgrounds work well during their summer season.

Eagle Lake is the main attraction and one of the largest natural lakes in California. It is famous for the Eagle Lake trout, a hardy native strain that grows large in the lake’s alkaline water, drawing anglers from across the state. The fishing is best from the season opener through fall, with both shore and boat access, and boat ramps and campgrounds cluster on the north and south shores. Always check current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and limits before you go, since they can change. The lake’s high elevation means cool mornings even in summer, so dress in layers for early starts.

Yes. American Eagle RV Park in town and the private Eagle Lake parks and resorts handle big rigs with full-hookup, often pull-through, sites, so a 40-foot coach is no problem at the serviced parks. The approaches on State Routes 36 and 139 cross mountain country with grades and curves but are well-maintained two-lane highways that big rigs manage at a steady pace. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds are smaller and better suited to mid-size rigs and trailers. For a large motorhome, base at one of the private parks and take the tow vehicle for exploring the lake and the forest roads.

Summer is the prime season, with warm days, cool nights, open forest campgrounds, peak Eagle Lake fishing, and the Bizz Johnson Trail at its best. Fall is excellent too, with crisp air, fall color, fewer people, and strong late-season fishing, though forest campgrounds start closing in October and nights drop toward freezing. Winter is cold and snowy at this elevation, so the forest campgrounds close and only town full-hookup parks stay practical, and only for winter-ready rigs. Spring is a transition with snowmelt and mud early, opening up by May. For most visitors, June through September is ideal.

Yes. The Lassen National Forest operates a cluster of campgrounds in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area north of town. Eagle Campground there has roughly 30 reservable sites plus walk-in sites, two small group sites, and a couple of sites with electric and water, though most are unserviced. To reach it from Susanville you take Highway 36 west about two miles to County Road A-1, then north roughly 14 miles to the recreation area. These campgrounds book through Recreation.gov and are seasonal, generally open for summer. They put you right at the lake for fishing and boating at a budget-friendly federal rate, especially with an access pass.

The Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail is a 25-mile rail-trail that runs from Susanville along the old Fernley and Lassen rail grade through the rugged Susan River canyon. It crosses trestles and passes through tunnels, climbing gently as it follows the river, which makes it a relatively flat, scenic route for hiking, cycling, and in winter cross-country skiing. The trailhead is right in town, so you can ride or walk straight out of a Susanville campground without driving anywhere. It is one of the best reasons to base in town rather than only at the lake, and it suits all ability levels for an out-and-back of any length.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is within day-trip range, roughly an hour and a half to two hours southwest of Susanville depending on the route and the season, since the park’s main road closes in winter. The park offers volcanic peaks, bubbling hydrothermal areas, alpine lakes, and good hiking, making it a worthwhile day trip from a Susanville base. Many RVers camp in or near Susanville for the lower cost and full hookups, then drive the tow vehicle into the park for the day. Check road and seasonal-opening status before you go, as the high-elevation park road can be snowbound well into early summer.

The private full-hookup parks in Susanville and around Eagle Lake let you dump and refill at your site, and town is a genuine resupply point with groceries, fuel, and propane, which is valuable in this sparsely served region. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake are mostly unserviced, so plan to arrive with empty tanks and full water if you camp there, and dump in town before or after. Fuel up in Susanville before heading into the forest, where services disappear. If you need to empty tanks between stops, see our guide to RV dump stations in Susanville for the locations around town.

It is one of the best bases in the region. As the seat of Lassen County, Susanville has full services, multiple full-hookup RV parks, and easy access in several directions: Eagle Lake and the Lassen National Forest to the north and west, the Plumas National Forest to the south, Lassen Volcanic National Park to the southwest, and the wide-open high desert up Highway 395. It is far enough off the main tourist circuits to feel uncrowded, yet large enough to resupply properly. For RVers who want trout fishing, rail-trail riding, and quiet forest country with a comfortable home base, it works very well.

Yes. The private RV parks in Susanville and around Eagle Lake are generally pet-friendly, and the Lassen National Forest campgrounds allow leashed dogs at sites and on most trails, including the Bizz Johnson Trail. Keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and watch for wildlife, since this is bear and rattlesnake country in places. The cool mountain climate is easier on dogs than the California lowlands, but never leave a pet in a closed rig on a warm afternoon. The open trails and lakeshore give dogs excellent walking, and the rail-trail right out of town is a comfortable, flat option.

Yes. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake include walk-in and first-come sites alongside the reservable ones, so midweek or shoulder-season arrivals have a real chance at an unserviced site without a reservation. Federal rates are low, especially with an America the Beautiful or senior access pass that cuts the fee. There is also BLM and forest land in the surrounding country offering dispersed, no-cost camping for self-contained rigs willing to use gravel roads. For a guaranteed serviced site, particularly on a fishing or summer weekend, reserve a private park or a Recreation.gov forest site ahead of time.

For full hookups, American Eagle RV Park in Susanville is the most convenient base, a few miles from both the Lassen and Plumas national forests and handy for resupply. About fifteen miles north toward Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake RV Park offers full hookups with tent and cabin options, and Eagle Lake RV Resort sits right on the north shore with full-hookup pull-throughs for larger rigs. If you prefer public land, the Lassen National Forest campgrounds in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area, including Eagle Campground, offer mostly unserviced sites in a beautiful lakeside setting. Choose town for convenience or the lake for the scenery.

Yes, the private parks do. American Eagle RV Park in town and the Eagle Lake-area private parks and resorts offer full hookups with water, electric, and sewer at the site, and they accommodate larger rigs. The public Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake are a different story: most sites are unserviced, with only a couple of sites at Eagle Campground offering electric and water. So if you want full hookups, book a private park in Susanville or near the lake; if you are self-contained and want the forest setting, the national-forest campgrounds work well during their summer season.

Eagle Lake is the main attraction and one of the largest natural lakes in California. It is famous for the Eagle Lake trout, a hardy native strain that grows large in the lake’s alkaline water, drawing anglers from across the state. The fishing is best from the season opener through fall, with both shore and boat access, and boat ramps and campgrounds cluster on the north and south shores. Always check current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and limits before you go, since they can change. The lake’s high elevation means cool mornings even in summer, so dress in layers for early starts.

Yes. American Eagle RV Park in town and the private Eagle Lake parks and resorts handle big rigs with full-hookup, often pull-through, sites, so a 40-foot coach is no problem at the serviced parks. The approaches on State Routes 36 and 139 cross mountain country with grades and curves but are well-maintained two-lane highways that big rigs manage at a steady pace. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds are smaller and better suited to mid-size rigs and trailers. For a large motorhome, base at one of the private parks and take the tow vehicle for exploring the lake and the forest roads.

Summer is the prime season, with warm days, cool nights, open forest campgrounds, peak Eagle Lake fishing, and the Bizz Johnson Trail at its best. Fall is excellent too, with crisp air, fall color, fewer people, and strong late-season fishing, though forest campgrounds start closing in October and nights drop toward freezing. Winter is cold and snowy at this elevation, so the forest campgrounds close and only town full-hookup parks stay practical, and only for winter-ready rigs. Spring is a transition with snowmelt and mud early, opening up by May. For most visitors, June through September is ideal.

Yes. The Lassen National Forest operates a cluster of campgrounds in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area north of town. Eagle Campground there has roughly 30 reservable sites plus walk-in sites, two small group sites, and a couple of sites with electric and water, though most are unserviced. To reach it from Susanville you take Highway 36 west about two miles to County Road A-1, then north roughly 14 miles to the recreation area. These campgrounds book through Recreation.gov and are seasonal, generally open for summer. They put you right at the lake for fishing and boating at a budget-friendly federal rate, especially with an access pass.

The Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail is a 25-mile rail-trail that runs from Susanville along the old Fernley and Lassen rail grade through the rugged Susan River canyon. It crosses trestles and passes through tunnels, climbing gently as it follows the river, which makes it a relatively flat, scenic route for hiking, cycling, and in winter cross-country skiing. The trailhead is right in town, so you can ride or walk straight out of a Susanville campground without driving anywhere. It is one of the best reasons to base in town rather than only at the lake, and it suits all ability levels for an out-and-back of any length.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is within day-trip range, roughly an hour and a half to two hours southwest of Susanville depending on the route and the season, since the park’s main road closes in winter. The park offers volcanic peaks, bubbling hydrothermal areas, alpine lakes, and good hiking, making it a worthwhile day trip from a Susanville base. Many RVers camp in or near Susanville for the lower cost and full hookups, then drive the tow vehicle into the park for the day. Check road and seasonal-opening status before you go, as the high-elevation park road can be snowbound well into early summer.

The private full-hookup parks in Susanville and around Eagle Lake let you dump and refill at your site, and town is a genuine resupply point with groceries, fuel, and propane, which is valuable in this sparsely served region. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake are mostly unserviced, so plan to arrive with empty tanks and full water if you camp there, and dump in town before or after. Fuel up in Susanville before heading into the forest, where services disappear. If you need to empty tanks between stops, see our guide to RV dump stations in Susanville for the locations around town.

It is one of the best bases in the region. As the seat of Lassen County, Susanville has full services, multiple full-hookup RV parks, and easy access in several directions: Eagle Lake and the Lassen National Forest to the north and west, the Plumas National Forest to the south, Lassen Volcanic National Park to the southwest, and the wide-open high desert up Highway 395. It is far enough off the main tourist circuits to feel uncrowded, yet large enough to resupply properly. For RVers who want trout fishing, rail-trail riding, and quiet forest country with a comfortable home base, it works very well.

Yes. The private RV parks in Susanville and around Eagle Lake are generally pet-friendly, and the Lassen National Forest campgrounds allow leashed dogs at sites and on most trails, including the Bizz Johnson Trail. Keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and watch for wildlife, since this is bear and rattlesnake country in places. The cool mountain climate is easier on dogs than the California lowlands, but never leave a pet in a closed rig on a warm afternoon. The open trails and lakeshore give dogs excellent walking, and the rail-trail right out of town is a comfortable, flat option.

Yes. The Lassen National Forest campgrounds at Eagle Lake include walk-in and first-come sites alongside the reservable ones, so midweek or shoulder-season arrivals have a real chance at an unserviced site without a reservation. Federal rates are low, especially with an America the Beautiful or senior access pass that cuts the fee. There is also BLM and forest land in the surrounding country offering dispersed, no-cost camping for self-contained rigs willing to use gravel roads. For a guaranteed serviced site, particularly on a fishing or summer weekend, reserve a private park or a Recreation.gov forest site ahead of time.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Susanville.