Almanor South Campground
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Key facts
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Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Chester (formerly Big Meadows) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. Chester is located on Lake Almanor, 30 miles (48.3 km) north-northwest of Quincy. The town is located along State Route 36. The US Postal Service ZIP code for the community is 96020. The population was 2,187 at the 2020 census, up from 2,144 at the 2010 census. The primary industries in
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Plumas Pines Resort Market
- Wally's Peninsula Market
- Convenience
⛽ Fuel
Shell- Holiday Market Gas Station
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Plumas Pines Resort
- Waganupa Brewing
- WallyBeanz
➕ Medical
- Seneca Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Lake Almanor West Golf
- Tennis
- Pickleball
🏧 ATM & bank
- UsBank
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Good to know
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Who runs Almanor South Campground?
Almanor South Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
When is Almanor South Campground open?
Almanor South Campground is open April to October.
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