Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A favorite for tents and RVs,
Rocky Point Campground
is right on the lake, with some
sites basically on the beach. For something more remote, try the
Cool Springs Camp-
ground
at the Butt Reservoir (try to say that with a straight face!). It's at the south end of
the lake, at the end of Prattville Butt Reservoir Rd.
These campgrounds lie within the surrounding Lassen and Plumas National Forests on
the lake's southwest shore. Sites tend to be more tranquil than the RV-centric private
campgrounds that are right on the water.
North Shore Campground
CABINS, CAMPGROUND
( 530-258-3376;
www.northshorecampground.com
; tent sites $40, RV sites $45-56, cabins
$119-269, pop-up trailer $89; )
Two miles east of Chester on Hwy 36, these expansive, forested grounds stretch for a mile
along the water, and get filled up with mostly RVs. Ranch-style cabins have kitchens and
are great for families. This place is fine if you want to spend all your time waterskiing on
the lake, but those seeking the solitude of nature should look elsewhere.
Knotty Pine Resort & Marina
CABINS
( 530-596-3348;
www.knottypine.net
; 430 Peninsula Dr; weekly RV sites $175, 2-bedroom cabins
with kitchen $165, r $145; )
This full-service lakeside alternative, 7 miles east of Chester, has simple cabins and rents
boats, kayaks and canoes.
Tantardino's
ITALIAN
(
530-596-3902; 401 Ponderosa Dr, Lake Almanor Peninsula; mains $9-19;
11:30am-9pm Tue-
Sat)
This is the locals' favorite place to eat in the region hands down - even folks from Susan-
ville drive the 32 miles to get here, with pleasure, for the excellent Sicillian-style lasagne,
yummy pizzas and meatball or caprese sandwiches at lunch time. It's lively, friendly and
you can eat and imbibe outside in summer. Reserve ahead for dinner.
Red Onion Grill
MODERN AMERICAN
(
www.redoniongrill.com
;
384 Main St; meals $16-29;
11am-9pm)
