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Elam Campground

Elam Campground is a developed Forest Service campground with 15 sites located along upper Deer Creek in Lassen National Forest, offering easy stream access for anglers.

Basic amenities include vault toilets, hand pump water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site; sites are first-come, first-served at $14/night and can accommodate small to medium RVs.

The campground operates seasonally from late spring through fall and is accessible 2 miles south of Highway 36 on Highway 32, approximately 55 miles east of Chico.


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