Gurnsey Creek

California

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Inside Lassen National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Gurnsey Creek

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About this campground

Gurnsey Creek Campground, is a developed site nestled in a tall mixed conifer forest on Highway 36. Gurnsey has 30 sites, each providing a picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms are within walking distance of all sites. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis. This gorgeous campground also houses our Gurnsey Group Sites, which can be reserved on Recreation.gov. The area provides access to plentiful hiking trails, picnic spots and rainbow trout fishing.

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Season: Spring-Fall

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Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mineral, CA weather station, 9.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

Jan43° high24° low
Feb45° high24° low
Mar49° high26° low
Apr54° high29° low
May63° high35° low
Jun73° high40° low
Jul82° high44° low
Aug82° high42° low
Sep77° high38° low
Oct64° high32° low
Nov50° high27° low
Dec42° high24° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Almanor Ranger District · Ranger district
Lassen National Forest · National forest

Managed by: Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lassen National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Forest Road Closure Order
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
information · posted Aug 24, 2026

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Gurnsey Creek Group CampCamping0.1 mi
Elam CampgroundCamping4.5 mi
Spencer Meadow TrailHiking4.6 mi
Spencer Meadow Loop TrailHiking5.3 mi
SPENCER MEADOW LOOPHiking5.4 mi
Domingo SpringsCamping5.5 mi
Loading Zone, TheRock climbing8.6 mi
Fallout Zone, TheRock climbing8.7 mi

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)