Goumaz
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Goumaz open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Goumaz, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Harmful Algal Blooms
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · USFS · Lassen National Forest
Forest Road Closure Order
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · Order 06-26-01 · USFS · Lassen National Forest
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · USFS · Lassen National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 5,500 ft
- Eagle Lake Ranger DistrictLassen National Forest
Goumaz is a Forest Service campground in the Eagle Lake Ranger District of Lassen National Forest in California. It sits within the national forest's boundaries, and the nearest town is Susanville, about 10 miles away. The site is simple, with vault toilets as the only amenity. No fees are required to use it, so it works well as a base for a short stay or a day of exploring the surrounding trails. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Susanville show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 80°F, while July and August climb into the upper 80s. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures at Goumaz run cooler. The Bizz Johnson Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and the Fredonyer Short Loop is about 3.6 miles off. Roxie Peconom campground is 4.8 miles away, and Goodrich Creek, a canoeing spot, is 7.1 miles away.
- Bizz Johnson TrailHiking0.3 mi
- FREDONYER SHORT LOOPHiking3.6 mi
- Roxie PeconomCamping4.8 mi
- Goodrich CreekCanoeing7.1 mi
- Eagle Lake Ranger DistrictLake fishing8.4 mi
- MerrillCamping9.8 mi
- West WallRock climbing9.9 mi
- Central Wall AmphitheaterRock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Christie CampgroundCamping · ~18 min drive
- Lone Rock (ca)Camping · ~34 min drive
- AlmanorCamping · ~36 min drive
- Long Point (ca)Camping · ~38 min drive
- Boulder Creek (ca)Camping · ~35 min drive
- Roxie PeconomCamping · ~8 min drive
- Eagle CampgroundCamping · ~17 min drive
- MerrillCamping · ~17 min drive
- West EagleCamping · ~17 min drive
- EagleCamping · ~17 min drive
Best time to visit Goumaz
Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 22°
6 wet
Feb
48° / 26°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 30°
4 wet
Apr
61° / 34°
4 wet
May
69° / 40°
3 wet
Jun
79° / 47°
2 wet
Jul
88° / 53°
1 wet
Aug
87° / 52°
1 wet
Sep
80° / 45°
1 wet
Oct
67° / 36°
2 wet
Nov
52° / 28°
4 wet
Dec
43° / 22°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Susanville 2sw, CA, 10.5 mi away at 4,212 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
