Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The Juniper Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Juniper Lake via a 13-mile paved/gravel road. All single campsites are first-come, first-served only.
Reservations are required for the two group sites and one stock corral. Drinking water is not available.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
6,784 ft
Directions
From the town of Chester on Highway 36 East, look for signs to Drakesbad and Juniper Lake. At the Chester Fire Station, turn onto Feather River Drive. After about a half mile, bear right and follow signs to Juniper Lake. The last 6 miles is rough dirt road not suitable for buses, motor homes, or trailers.
Weather Notes
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by late-June. Juniper Lake Campground is located at 6,792 feet elevation. High temperatures range from 64 to 80°F and lows range from 25 to 35°F.
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Campsite
First-come, first-served campsite. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire grate, bearproof box, and parking area. Electric and water hookups are not available. Vehicles must stay on paved/graveled areas. No water is available in the campground.
Group Campsite
Tent camping only. Group site capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, and a maximum of 15 people, and up to six licensed vehicles. Each group campsite is equipped with three picnic tables, three fire grates, three metal food lockers, and a parking area. No water is available in the campground.
Stock Corral
Two metal panel corrals. Only one stock party is assigned to the site at one time. Group site capacity is limited to a maximum of 10 people, 8 animals, and 4 licensed vehicles, which include trailers. Stock parties must camp at the corral campsite. Hitch rails are not provided. Portable corrals are not allowed except within designated corral enclosure areas.
RV Information
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
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Tue
63°F
Sunny
3 to 7 mph W
Wed
72°F
Sunny
8 mph NNE
Thu
78°F
Sunny
3 to 12 mph E
Fri
80°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph WNW
Sat
81°F
Sunny
2 to 6 mph NW
Sun
81°F
Sunny
3 to 7 mph S
Mon
80°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph SSW