Lake Almanor Boating in a Nutshell

Lake Almanor is a popular destination for all kinds of boating. With the water temperature reaching 70 degrees in the summer the lake attracts all kinds of water sports enthusiasts and boaters.

• Water Skiing: Placid waters along the west shore make it a popular section of the lake for skiing. Most people wear wet suits.
• Wake Boarding, Tubing: See a YouTube video Wake Boarding at Lake Almanor
• Jet Skiing
• Parasailing
• Pontoon boats, fishing boats, pleasure cruisers
• Sailing: Look for Hunters, Coronados, and Hobies on the lake.
• Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding

Big Cove Resort

442 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
(530) 596-3349
Website: Big Cove Resort

Big Cove Resort Marina

Marina

• Launch Ramp:   two, 12-foot deep launch ramps with convenient trailer parking, in and out service
• Dock:   Modern dock with slips available for short stays or the season
• Facilities:   Gas and oil, store

Boat Rentals

Boat rentals are by the half day, full day, and week. A half day is 4 hours, full day is 8 hours. Gas is extra.

• Bay Runner Fishing Boat - 50 HP, seats 5
• Klamath Fishing Bost - seats 2
• Deluxe Bennington Pontoon Boat - 150 HP, seats 5, depth finder & fish finder

Knotty Pine Resort

430 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
(530) 596-3348
Website: Knotty Pine Resort

Knotty Pine Resort Marina

Marina

• Launch Ramp:   launch fee for in and out service
• Dock:   Slips available for season rental
• Facilities:   Full marina, launch ramp, trailer parking, complimentary boat slip with lodging, boat rentals, gas and oil

Boat Rentals

Some boat rentals are by the hours, but most are for 4 hours, 8 hours, or for the week. Skis, tubes, kneeboards, wakeboards, ski vests, ski ropes, wet suits also available to rent.

• Fishing boat - 15 HP, seats 4
• 25' Pontoon Boat - 140 HP, seats 13
• 20' Pontoon Boat - 90 HP, seats 10
• Wake SportBoat - 410 HP, seats 15
• Ski boat - 220 HP, seats 8
• Ski boat with Tower - 180 HP, seats 6
• Runabout - 60 HP, seats 6
• Personal Watercraft - 130 HP, seats 3

Kokanee Lodge and Carson Chalets

452 Peninsular Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
(800) 210-7020
Website: Carson Chalets

Marina

• Launch Ramp:   launch fee for boats includes trailer storage
• Dock:   Slips available by day, week, month, or season

Majors Outpost and
Plumas Pines Resort

3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam, CA 95923
Majors Outpost is located in the Green Tent.
Majors Outpost: (530) 259-2727 or 251-7512
Plumas Pines Resort: (530) 259-4343
Websites: Majors Outpost
Websites: Plumas Pines Resort

Majors Outpost Marina

• Launch Ramp  
• Dock:   Dock with 90 slips and buoys available for day, week, month or season
• Facilities:   Gas, Store

Boat Rentals (Majors Outpost)

Boat rentals have a 2-hour minimum rental, except for the WaveRunner which is by the hour.

• Fishing Boat with forward swivel seat, outboard motor
• 20' Pontoon Boat seats 8, equipped with sun shade
• 24' Pontoon Boat seats 16, equipped with slide and BBQ
• Ski Boat includes life vests, skis, kneeboards, tubes, wakeboards; competition ski boat with wakeboard pylon available
• Yamaha WaveRunner includes life vests, seats 2

Plumas Pines Marina

North Shore Campground

Highway 36, 2 miles east of Chester, CA
(833) 672-4111
Website: North Shore Campground

Marina

• Launch Ramp: fee for use for the day
• Slips:   slips available for day, week, month, or season
• Facilities:   Store, Fish cleaning facilities

Boat Rentals

Boats can be rented by the hour or all day (10 AM to 5:30 PM)

• Kayaks, single and doubles
• Canoes
• Paddleboards

Vagabond Lake Front RV Resort & Marina

7371 Highway 147, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
(530) 596-3240
Website: Vagabond Resort

• Camping:   36 RV sites, full hookups, laundry, restrooms, showers
• Cabins:   Cabin and trailer rentals
• Marina:   docks, slips, launch ramp
• Amenities:   Horseshoe pit, swim area, close to restaurants and stores

Wilson's Camp Prattville

2913 Lake Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam, CA 95923
(530) 259-2267
Website: Wilson's Camp Prattville

• Camping:   27 RV sites, most with full hook-ups, lake view, showers, restrooms, laundromat
• Cabins:   2 and 3 bedrooms, some with kitchens
• Marina:   docks, slips daily, weekly and monthly rates, launch ramp
• Amenities:   Store, restaurant