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Drakesbad Guest Ranch
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<p>Drakesbad Guest Ranch is a secluded lodge nestled in Warner Valley, in the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The ranch includes a lodge, dining hall, and bungalow units. Initially homesteaded by Edward Drake in the 1880s, Drakesbad Guest Ranch continues to offer a rustic retreat experience. Visitors return year after year to celebrate their own long-standing traditions and enjoy the wonders of the valley.</p> <h4>Overnight Accommodations</h4> <p>Guests enjoy overnight accommodations in the historic lodge or bungalows. All meals are included. View accommodation types and rates at <a href="https://lassenlodging.com/drakesbad/#">lassenlodging.com</a>.</p> <h4>Dixie Fire Effects</h4> <p>Drakesbad Guest Ranch was effected by the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/nature/dixie-fire.htm">2021 Dixie Fire</a>.. Most structures remain intact, however two bungalow units, the annex, and the water plant were destroyed.</p> <h4>Restaurant</h4> <p>Deliciously fresh and nutritious home-cooked meals are prepared by the Ranch Chef and are an integral part of the Drakesbad experience. All meals are open to the public by reservation only.</p> <h4>Activities</h4> <p>Guests can choose from a variety of activities including horseback riding, hiking, fishing, swimming in the hydrothermal spring-fed pool, enjoying a massage, or just relaxing. Evening is a perfect time for a good book, fun games, or a quiet conversation around the fireplace or campfire. Horseback riding and massage are open to all visitors by reservation only.</p> <h4>Accessibility</h4> <p>Bungalow 1 offers ADA features including ramp access and toilet and shower handrails. A transfer lift is available for the pool and the adjacent bathhouse includes one room with a bathtub and handrails and another with a zero-entry shower. The dining room is accessible from the parking lot and doors have zero-entry thresholds. The adjacent deck has a one inch rise. </p> <h4>Amenities</h4> <p>This rustic guest ranch offers a secluded getaway with no cell service or Internet access. The lodge has electricity, but there are no outlets in rooms. Some of the bungalows do not have electricity; kerosene lamps are provided for lighting.</p> <h4>Directions</h4> <p>The road to Warner Valley and Drakesbad Guest Ranch is partly gravel and is not recommended for trailers. The drive from the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center to Warner Valley takes approximately 1.5 hours. From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road (on the east side of the bridge). Continue a half mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad. Continue 13.5 miles to Drakesbad Guest Ranch. View <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Chester,+California/Drakesbad+Guest+Ranch,+14423+Chester+Warner+Valley+Rd,+Chester,+CA+96020/@40.3752513,-121.3855339,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x809d6a17f23db90f:0xadff71a96c3b5c1c!2m2!1d-121.2319098!2d40.3062736!1m5!1m1!1s0x809d59ab37f2b4cd:0x849c5e1e8c8c954c!2m2!1d-121.4038353!2d40.4441893!3e0">directions on Google Maps</a>. Parking at the guest ranch is reserved for customers.</p> <h4>Reservations Required</h4> <p>Availability is limited and overnight stays usually booked a year in advance. For all reservations email reservations@lassenlodging.com or call (877) 622-0221. Lodging may also be <a href="https://us01.iqwebbook.com/DGRCA523/">reserved online</a> at through Snow Mountain, LLC. </p>
Warner Valley Day Use Area
~1 min drive
<p><strong>Season:</strong> June through October; road closed winter/spring<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/gettingaround.htm#jl">Access</a><strong>:</strong> Dirt road not recommended for trailers<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/lav…
Kings Creek Meadow Viewpoint
~6 min drive
<p>Outstanding views of Lassen Peak are visible from highway turnouts near Kings Creek Upper Meadow. This meadow is frequently photographed in its vibrant seasonal colors from the snowy white of spring to the golden hues of fall. Non-native trout species including brown and br…
Mount Harkness Fire Lookout
~9 min drive
<p>Perched atop Mt. Harkness in the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mount Harkness Fire Lookout has served as an active fire lookout and visitor destination since its construction in 1930. The rustic style two-story wood and stone structure sits at 8,046 fee…
Lassen Peak Scenic Vista
~10 min drive
<p>Lassen Peak is a monument to the area’s natural history and humankind’s adventurous spirit. At 10,457 feet high, it’s one of the world’s largest plug dome volcanoes. Its 1914-1917 eruptions were a driving force behind the establishment of Lassen Volcanic National Park.<br /…
Devastated Area
~10 min drive
<p>Discover the story behind Lassen Peak's 1915-1916 eruption. Waysides along the half-mile accessible loop describe how the eastern slope of Lassen Peak came to be known as the Devastated Area. More than a hundred years later, forests cover much of this once barren area. Hist…
Brokeoff Volcano Vista
~10 min drive
<p>This small parking area is perched above Little Hot Springs Valley in the shadow of Lassen Peak. Parking is limited and fills quickly in the summer due to the popularity of the Bumpass Hell Trail. The trailhead is located at the northeast end of the parking area, near the e…
Cinder Cone Trail
~17 min drive
<figure> </figure> <p><strong>Start:</strong> Butte Lake parking area<br /> <strong>Round-Trip Distance to Base: </strong>2.4 miles<br /> <strong>Round Trip Distance to Summit:</strong> 4 miles<br /> <strong>Round-Trip Time: </strong>3 hours<br /> <strong>Elevation Change:</st…
Sunflower Flat
~18 min drive
<p>A commemorative plaque marks the Nobles Emigrant Trail which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Twenty-four miles of the 300-mile-long wagon route skirt through the northern edge of the park. Most of the original route in the park remains intact…
Manzanita Lake Day Use Area
~18 min drive
<p>The Manzanita Lake boat launch, trailhead, and picnic area are located on the southeast shore of Manzanita Lake. Get here by following the Manzanita Lake Campground Road off of Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway in the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/manzanita-lake-a…
Reflection Lake
~18 min drive
<p>Reflection Lake wasn't always named such. In the late 1800s, the lake was lower in level and more indicative of a pond and was aptly named, Mud Lake. To attract more people to the area, a channel was dug to divert water from Manzanita Creek into Mud Lake. Trout were planted…
