Potato Patch Campground

How does a cool forest escape along a creek sound for your next camping destination? Potato Patch Campground, tucked in the Lassen National Forest along Deer Creek, offers tranquil camping under a canopy of towering pines and firs. This developed campground features 32 first-come, first-served campsites designed to accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, with some sites being ADA accessible. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and level pads, making it a convenient yet rustic retreat.

Campers can enjoy excellent trout fishing along Deer Creek, which is stocked regularly, and nearby trails for hiking or mountain biking provide added outdoor adventure. With vault toilets, drinking water, and no electric hookups, the campground has a charmingly simple feel, perfect for dry camping enthusiasts. Its location—44 miles northwest of Chico and about 40 minutes from Chester—places it less than 30 miles from the southwestern entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park and a short drive to the recreation-friendly Lake Almanor. Potato Patch is an ideal getaway for fishing-focused weekends, laid-back nature escapes, or family camping trips in a picturesque forest setting.