Lake Almanor West, Prattville and Canyon Dam

Hwy 89, Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Lake Almanor West Shore

Almanor West Play Ground and Recreation Area

The West Shore of Lake Almanor lies along Highway 89, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic By-Way. The west shore hosts the planned community of Lake Almanor West with a golf course, driving range, recreational area and tennis club. Spectacular views of the Lake Almanor Peninsula and Lassen Peak highlight living along the west shore gateway to Butte Lake, home of trophy rainbow trout fishing.

Located on the extreme west shore of Lake Almanor is the Prattville area, home to many family cabins, public beaches and boat launch facilities, camping and RV sites and historic Camp Prattville and the 9 mile recreation trail that meanders through the forest and along the lake to the Canyon Dam boat launch and picnic area. Gateway to Seneca, Greenville and Indian Valley, Canyon Dam lies along the southern most end of Lake Almanor with campsites, RV parks and public boat launch facilities.

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Note: Chester and the Lake Almanor West Community share the same zip code. Therefore Chester listings will show here as well.

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Note: Chester and the Lake Almanor West Community share the same zip code. Therefore Chester listings will show here as well.

Lake Almanor West, Prattville, Canyon Dam

Things to Do in Lake Almanor West, Prattville and Canyon Dam

Dining

There are many places to dine around Lake Almanor West. There are options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! With Italian, Mexican, Chinese, American, seafood, and more, there are plenty of options to cure your cravings. For more information on dining around Lake Almanor West, click HERE.

Outdoor Recreation

The attraction of Lake Almanor Basin revolves around the nature in the area. Including, but not limited to, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lake Almanor, biking and hiking, fishing, boating, and golfing. All services are open to both locals and visitors.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park, located approximately 25 miles from Chester, is an ideal place to explore and enjoy on an outing. Lassen is an active volcano with many lakes, sulfur pools, beautiful views, and hiking trails to explore. For more information on Lassen Volcanic National Park and activities within the park, click HERE.

Biking & Hiking

The Lake Almanor Basin has many places to hike and bike. Some of the hiking trails include the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Mt. Harkness Trail, and the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail. Biking trails include Last Chance Loop and Lake Almanor Recreation Trail. For more information on biking and hiking in the Lake Almanor Basin, click HERE.

Fishing

Between Lake Almanor and the Feather River, the Lake Almanor Basin is an ideal spot to fish. With many places to rent or buy equipment, fishing is both affordable and accessible in the area. For more information on fishing in Lake Almanor, click HERE.

Boating

With 53 miles of shoreline, Lake Almanor is an ideal place to learn, practice, and do water sports. With many places to rent boats, kayaks, and paddle boards, water sports are very accessible in the area. For more information on boating and water sports, click HERE.

Golfing

With three golf courses located around the Lake Almanor Basin (one in Lake Almanor West!), there are many opportunities to practice and play golf. From golfing lessons to golfing tournaments, the area is well equipped for any skill level. For more information on golfing in the area, click HERE.