West Eagle Campground operates purely as group camping — two large sites that handle 75 to 100 people each at Eagle Lake's southeastern shore. You're paying $140 per night to claim a chunk of pine forest at 5,100 feet, with the 27,000-acre lake as your backyard and serious space for large gatherings.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 2
- 💵Fee per Night
- $140
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 5,100 ft
- 📍GPS
- 40.54861, -120.78139
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 530-825-3212
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground sits in mature pine forest with grassy understory, where two group sites sprawl with enough room for tents or RVs. One site maxes out at 75 people, the other at 100 — both come with tables, fire rings with grills, and access to flush toilets, electricity, and drinking water. Some spots offer lake views, and a few sites provide space to moor a boat directly from camp.
The setting feels more forested than lakefront despite the proximity to Eagle Lake. The pine canopy creates natural boundaries between your group and the water, though the lake remains easily accessible for water activities.
What to Know
At $140 per night, you're looking at group camping economics — the cost makes sense when split among 20-plus people, less so for smaller gatherings. Reservations are required, and with only two sites available, booking well ahead is essential, especially for peak season.
The 5,100-foot elevation means spring and fall are the listed seasons, though specific dates aren't provided. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Nearby
Eagle Lake's 27,000 acres provide the main draw: boating, swimming, water skiing, sailing, and trout fishing. A boat ramp sits close to the campground, while Aspen Campground nearby offers beach access.
A 6-mile trail parallels the lake and cuts through surrounding forest, open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The broader Eagle Lake Recreation Area contains additional trail networks that see year-round use — hiking and mountain biking in warmer months, snowmobiling when snow arrives.