National Park Service · California
Juniper Lake Stock Corral
National Park Service · California, United States · in Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Sites
- 1
- Group sites
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,831 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Nearest town
- Mineral
- Address
- P. O. Box 100, Mineral, CA, 96063
- Phone
- 530-595-6121
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Lookout Tower, Ranger Station, Swimming
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Juniper Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,800 ft.) is a remote and rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is located within walking distance of Juniper Lake, which is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Several trails are located nearby. The facility is over one hour from the main park road.
Recreation
The main trailheads for Horseshoe Lake, Snag Lake, and access to the interior of the park are within the facility. The Mount Harkness Trail ascends to a historic fire tower that is still in use. Longer trails will take you to Butte Lake and Summit Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail can also be accessed from Juniper Lake and runs through the park.
Facilities
The stock corral area has two adjacent metal corrals with water troughs. A vault toilet is located next to the facility for the use of those reserving the corral. This facility is remote and accessed on seven miles of a rough gravel road and six miles of roughly paved road. Drinking water is not available.
Natural Features
The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and 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 volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.
Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 species of vertebrates, including 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
The Caribou Wilderness area is managed by the Forest Service and has numerous trails that are suitable for stock use and can be accessed directly from the park via the Widow Lake trail.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 23° | 9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 23° | 4° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 25° | 5° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 27° | 13° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 37° | 23° | 69° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 45° | 30° | 85° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 55° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 55° | 46° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 47° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 38° | 26° | 73° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 30° | 10° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 22° | 9° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Juniper Lake Group · National Park Service · 0 mi · 2 sites
- Warner Valley Campground · National Park Service · 5 mi · 17 sites
- Warner Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Domingo Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Summit Lake Stock Corral · National Park Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.