Canyon Dam Boat Launch (FR 27N02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Canyon Dam Boat Launch (FR 27N02) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
4,552 ft
Maps
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Designated sites only

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area).

A 0.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Lake Almanor 93-003 Dam.

All 0.6 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Lake Almanor shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Dyer Mountain stands 2,917 ft above the site, 5.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Westwood, is 10 mi off.

September normals 43–77°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Schoolhouse Cg, Cs 5-14 (FR 0008-005-01) in CADispersed Camping52.5miSchoolhouse Campground in CACampground52.5miSchoolhouse Cg,1-4,15-19,27-56 (FR 0008-005) in CADispersed Camping52.6miHornswoggle Cg (FR 0008-006) in CADispersed Camping52.7miHornswoggle Group Campground in CACampground52.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?