Calif. 395 from Tehachapi to Susanville

[jackandh2o]

I have posted before that hopefully in 3 weeks we will be heading to Oregon. First stop is Bakersfield to visit family and then the plan is to back track to Tehachapi and catch 395 north. We planned on staying the 1st night in Lone Pine at Boulder Creek and then after that who knows. Curious if any one has favorite campgrounds or places to eat along the way. Once we hit Susanville I was going to head for Lake Shasta and north to Oregon.
If I get near Reno during Hot August Nights will finding a campground be tough?

Thanks
Ray

[bigmurf]

Be sure to fill up in Bishop. Quite little park in Lee Vining.

[HamRad]

Ray,
We've stayed at Boulder Creek CG and it is a nice park. We normally stop in Bishop. We have stayed at two of the parks there. The one south of town is Brown's Town and is a nice enough park. They have elec. and water but no sewer. They do have a dump station. The other park we stay at is on the north side of town. It is called Highlands RV Park. Kinda spendy at about $40 per night. Just on up the street is the Piaute Indian Casino which has a vacant field next to it which you can boondock there. There may be a small charge for it. I think it is about $5.

Next ON we make is around Reno. We either stay with some friends that live in Gardnerville. In southern part of Carson City there is a nice park called Silver City. It is right on Hwy 395 but road noise is not a problem. Also have stayed on northern side of Reno at a place called Shamrock RV Park.

If you want to stay in Susanville there is a nice park on south side of town called Mountain View. After you cross the mountain on Hwy 89 there is a park called Hat Creek. It is a nice but rustic park. It is very scenic there. And Hwy 89 all the way to Shasta is especially beautiful. I think you'll really enjoy that route.

Have a great trip.
Dennis and Mary Kay

On Edit: Ray I forgot to mention that the later part of August and all of September Reno is booked solid! It is amazing how busy that area gets that time of year.

[dandt]

We have friends that pullthat direction each year to summer in Carson City. If you arrive during HAN you will not find a ting available in Reno. You might try making res. in CC area,fallon outside of reno. Have fun. Also 395 from Reno thru susanvill is a breeze. As you come out of Susanville you turn right onto 44 to Burney, then at a "T" in the road at Old Station area a right onto 44 to Mt.Shasta. From Susanville to MS is 5hrs towing.Dance Country RV in McCloud or Lake Siskiyou in Mt.Shasta are great parks. Safe Travels Teresa

[jackandh2o]

HamRad, bigmurf and dandt, thank you.

Ray

[WorkerB]

Ray,
Here is some info for you. John
Susanville, CA 96130
General Mileage information:
On US Highway 36 connecting to US 395. Continue Southbound to Reno NV for 85 miles.
Susanville is a small city that has a Wal-Mart (Not Super Center). Largest city to the North is Redding, CA about 2 hours. To the South is Reno, NV about 1 ½ hours. There are 4 burg type towns between Susanville and Reno. Janesville, Milford, Herlong, Doyle. All except Milford have Gas and Diesel. Towing is available in Susanville and Doyle.
Eagle Lake. Campgrounds at Spaulding (North End) or Merril Campground (South End) Full hookups @ both.
1 unattended paved runway at Spaulding K1Q2 4600x50 Freq 122.9
1 dirt (rock) runway at south end of lake. No details. Short lotsa rocks
Lake Almanor near Chester, CA



Susanville, CA 96130
RV Parks
Mountain View RV Park 530-251-4757 3075 Johnstonville Rd.

Standish, CA 96128
Day’s End RV Park 530-254-1094 718-755 Highway 395E

Milford, CA 96121
Honey Lake Campground 530-253-2508 452-900 Lounsbury Rd. ( Real Highway 395) Milford, CA 96121 $17.95 a night.
Honey Lake Cantina Fax 530-253-2519 452-900 Lounsbury Rd. ( Real Highway 395) Milford, CA 96121

Susanville, CA 96130
Round Table Pizza 530-257-5353 2655 Main St.
Same Large parking lot with Kragens Auto, DMV, Harts Restaruant, Larrys Gas&Diesel, 50 yards from Chinese food across street.

Diamond Mountain Indian Casino. Not great level parking. Small (tiny) casino 200 slots Good food and prices. I know people that won decent pay outs $4k
530-252-1100 900 Skyline Dr. Gas & Diesel generally 2-3 cents cheaper than else in town.

Wal-Mart 530-251-2000 Main 530-251-2100 Pharmacy. Overnight welcome 2900 Main St.

Auto Parts
Kragens 530-257-4703 2575 Main St. (best 5th wheel parking)
Nappa 530-257-5131 1289 Main St. Main St. curb parking ok if you’re lucky.

RV Parts 530-257-2598 702-375 Johnstonville Rd. Not good parking for 5th wheel & truck but best for parts and prices.

RV Repair 530-257-2598 702-375 Johnstonville Rd. Not good parking for 5th wheel & truck but best for parts and prices.

Hospital Banner Lassen Medical Ctr. 530-252-2000 1800 Spring Ridge Dr.

Urgent Care 530-257-4001 1800 Spring Ridge Dr.

AAA 530-257-6144 (no address) connected to Wal-Mart Parking lot. 2900 Main St.

Gas / Diesel Larry’s Spirit 530-257-3501 2525 Main St.

Towing Susanville AAA Towing 530-257-8640 2117 Main St.

Ray, PM me if you need more info and I'll send my telephone number. John

[jackandh2o]

WorkerB, wow, thank you. I will print this out and put it in our campbook. As we near your area I will touch base again if I have any questions.

Again Thanks,

Ray

[sreigle]

We've stayed a couple of times at Silver City RV Resort on US 395 about 1 mile south of Carson City, just south of Reno. We had the very first Spring National Rally at that park. Their address may be Minden, NV but it's closer to Carson City.

[Waynem]

If you are on I-5 and are going near Eugene, OR, Armitage County RV Park is $25 a night with full hook up and the nearest RV is a good distance away. From there we went to Florence, the Dunes, and sight-seeing along the coast. Nice area.