With Lassen National Park only 25 minutes away and Lake Almanor only 10 minutes away, Chester offers an abundance of activities for all lifestyles. Whether you are into hiking, fishing, rock climbing, cycling, cross country skiing, boating, snowmobiling, UTVing, birdwatching, water skiing or just cruising on your motorcycle, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

 

Chester, CA has year round options for all types of adventure seekers and peaceful nature lovers. The spring is beautiful with all kinds of wildflowers and native plants in bloom. The summer is a perfect temperature with cool nights by the lake. Fall is a beauty to behold with an abundance of colorful foliage that ranges from bright yellow hues to deep maroon. The winters around lake Almanor are covered in a thick peaceful blanket of white snow, so quiet and serene you will long to return.