California · Camping

Willow Lake

Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Willow Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,500 ft
  • Almanor Ranger DistrictLassen National Forest

Willow Lake is a campground in California with 50 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Willow Lake

    Best months: April–June and August–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.

    1. Jan

      42° / 22°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 30°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      67° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 48°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 46°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 41°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 33°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 26°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 22°

      12 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chester, CA, 9 mi away at 4,530 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)