About this campground
Amenities:
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Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
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Water: No potable water; visitors must bring their own.
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Fire Rings & Picnic Tables: Provided at each site.
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Group Sites: Two group sites (A and B) are available; reservations required.
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Stock Corral: One stock corral is available; reservations required.
Activities:
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Hiking: Access to Mount Harkness Trail and Juniper Lake Loop Trail.
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Boating: Non-motorized boats allowed on Juniper Lake.
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Fishing: Fishing opportunities in Juniper Lake.
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Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to observe local wildlife
What campers say
Juniper Lake Campground is a small, scenic spot with several lakeside sites and good access for swimming, paddling, and nearby hiking. The loop is mostly first-come, first-served (around 19 sites) with a couple of group sites; sites generally include picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food boxes. Facilities are primitive: vault latrines only, no reliable potable water, and trash/recycling bins. The last few miles of road are unpaved and can be rough—higher-clearance or AWD vehicles are recommended. Site layouts vary: some are secluded and lakeside, while others sit close together and can be noisy.
Our summary of 16 traveler reviews.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
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- Boating
- Fire pits
- Fire Ring
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- Chester Juniper Lake Rd,, Chester, CA 96020
- GPS
- 40.3174° N, 121.2411° W
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