Openings · last 7 days
8
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10047182
When Warner Valley Campground reopens
Warner Valley Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
15
Openings · last 90 days
17
Only 17 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 425 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 343 open for online reservation · 20 reserved · 50 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 12 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
19.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 343 of 425 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online19.3%
Open site-nights343 / 425
Reserved (of online inventory)20 / 363
Weekday openings184
Weekend openings159
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 184 fall on weekdays and 159 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 179 of 221 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 17 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 10 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
343 open site-nights across 15 sites at Warner Valley Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 21 2-night, 19 3-night, 18 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 10.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 12 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 3 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 4 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 8 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 9 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 23 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +12 more |
| 2 | 24 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +12 more |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 23 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more |
| 5 | Not recorded | None | 23 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +11 more |
| 6 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 7 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 19 | 10 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 1 | 24 ft | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
About Warner Valley Campground
Overview
Warner Valley campground is a limited development facility in the south eastern area of the park. It has vault toilets and potable water spigots. Numerous trails can be accessed from the campground.
Natural Features
Lassen Volcanic national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes, as well as many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens. Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, thus providing many unique habitats.
Nearby Attractions
Drakesbad Guest Ranch - half a mile away, at the end of Warner Valley road. Dining room serves meals - please contact the ranch for reservations. There is wifi to book your site.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 24 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
The campground is located one mile north of Warner Valley Ranger Station via gravel road and 17 miles north of Chester. From CA-36 in Chester, turn onto Feather River Road (on the east side of the bridge). Continue a half mile and veer left onto CR-312. Continue 4 miles and veer right to stay on CR-312. Follow signs to Drakesbad. Continue 12.5 miles to Warner Valley Campground and Day Use Area. RVs and trailers not recommended due to steep, rutted gravel access road.
Chester Warner Valley Rd, Chester, CA 96020877-622-0221
CampingDay Use AreaHiking
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Warner Valley Campground?
Reservations for Warner Valley Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 343 of 425 tracked site-nights are open (80.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 17 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Warner Valley Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Warner Valley Campground in the last 7 days, 15 over 30 days and 17 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Warner Valley Campground?
19 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Warner Valley Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 24 ft. 2 of those 17 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Warner Valley Campground?
September 2026, with 179 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 221.
When is the next open date at Warner Valley Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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