USDA Forest Service · California
Rocky Knoll Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $12 per night
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,418 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Susanville, Chester
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Rocky Knoill is a developed campground near Silver Lake with 18 designated sites, some of which can accommodate RVs. Mixed confers provide lots of shade in the hot summer, and a lovely stream borders the campground. Water is available via hand pump. Campfire rings and tables are provided. Open season: Summer. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 23° | 10° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -1° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 1° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 25° | 12° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 35° | 22° | 67° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 43° | 27° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 52° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 51° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 44° | 33° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 36° | 23° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 29° | 10° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 22° | 7° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Manzanita Creek Trailhead · 2.0 mi as the crow flies
Manzanita Creek Trail 3.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Manzanita Lake Campground Trailhead · 2.2 mi as the crow flies
Manzanita Lake to Campground Trail 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Crags Lake Trailhead · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Chaos Crags Trail 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Manzanita Lake Trailhead · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Manzanita Lake Trail 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Lily Pond Trailhead · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Lily Pond Trail 0.6 mi Hike, Reflection Lake Trail 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there
All 192 trails in Lassen National Forest · All 67 trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Manzanita Lake · National Park Service · 2 mi · 180 sites
- Manzanita Lake Group Campground · National Park Service · 2 mi · 5 sites
- Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins (CA) · National Park Service · 2 mi · 22 sites
- Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring · National Park Service · 4 mi · 15 sites
- Lost Creek Group · National Park Service · 5 mi · 8 sites
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.