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Drakesbad Guest Ranch

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape. - Drakesbad Guest Ranch (Chester)
A wooden cabin with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan. - Drakesbad Guest Ranch (Chester)
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden building. - Drakesbad Guest Ranch (Chester)
Three red cabins with wooden decks, surrounded by tall pine trees and a grassy field. - Drakesbad Guest Ranch (Chester)
A wooden cabin room with a bed, dresser, mirror, and window. - Drakesbad Guest Ranch (Chester)
Drakesbad Guest Ranch provides amenities like free breakfast (local cuisine) and a firepit. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking/biking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

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Basic Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Bungalow, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Classic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Comfort Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Traditional Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A wooden cabin room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a metal folding chair, and a wooden door.

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, dresser, mirror, and window.

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, dresser, mirror, and window.

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a dresser, a small table, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, Drakesbad Guest Ranch is in the mountains and in a national park. Devastated Area and Sulphur Works are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lassen Volcanic National Park and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Visit our Chester travel guide
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Map
14423 Chester Warner Valley Road, Chester, CA, 96020

What's nearby

  • A clear stream meandering through a grassy field with a forest and a mountain in the background.
    Lassen Volcanic National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A calm lake at sunset with silhouetted trees and mountains in the background.
    Lake Almanor
    54 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Chester Park
    52 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Olsen Barn
    54 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Collins Pine Museum
    55 min drive - 22.9 miles

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Drakesbad Guest Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drakesbad Guest Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drakesbad Guest Ranch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drakesbad Guest Ranch located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Reviews

Drakesbad Guest Ranch Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Severn

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Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and the food amazing. I loved the campfire and the easy access to hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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The rooms at Drakesbad are basic but do have a sink and toilet. The shower block is about 100 yards away. The food is very good and 3 meals per day included. The trails are overgrown and it is about 1.5 hours drive to the main park entrance and trails like bumpass. It is a nice place to get away from it all and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
This property was severely impacted by the Dixie fire of 2021 and the flooding months after. Seeing the fire devastation all around it is amazing this property survived. The accommodations are rustic. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Food was good and accommodating to various diets. Advertising needs to be corrected. There is no pool. Showers are a walk from accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Severn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were pleasant, so friendly and fun to talk to. Everyone was extremely accommodating. The food was simple but exceptional. There was plenty to do from horseback riding and hiking to board games and bonfires. Truly a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clay

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We had a wonderful time staying at Drakesbad! 3 meals a day included prepared by chef Sal. Ike the manager was very helpful and gave us a ton of history on the property and area. We had never stayed anywhere like it. Tons of board games and outside games, horseshoes, cornhoke, ping pong. Very remote so beautiful stars at night and nightly campfires for everyone to enjoy. So glad they were able to reopen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On national park land but not near the main entrance if that is what you are looking for. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room did not have a shower which we did not realize until check in. Too late to change when we got there. Docked one star for lacking that info when we booked. As well as not being close to the actual main entrance to the park which was about 1.5 hours away from the guest ranch. On the plus side the hikes from our stay had very few people on the trail. The forest around the guest ranch burned in 2021 causing massive damage to the area so the hikes had little shade and the trees were very sad to see. My husband loved this place. I probably wouldn’t book it again unless I just wanted to be I. The middle of nowhere. Dinner was good. We used the sack lunches on our hikes (also included with the stay). Breakfast was a usual hotel style breakfast. They also serve beer and wine for an additional fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Drakesbad was such an enjoyable stay! The free meals in their dining hall were an amazing perk especially since there’s nothing nearby and the food was INCREDIBLE! The staff were all very friendly and hospitable too. But be aware that the ranch is about 1.5 hours from the entrance of Lassen, which was a surprise for us. Otherwise, highly recommend! The rooms are no frills but it works for what you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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Drakesbad Guest Ranch is located in the remote Warren Valley, although it is part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is famous throughout northern CA as a place where families can vacation, setting the kids free to run through its gorgeous meadow, fish at Dream Lake, ride horses to Devil's Kitchen (volcanic mud pots) and hike back trails to Boiling Lake & beyond. A small paradise on earth, it was always booked at least a year in advance. After the devastating Dixie Fire which ran through the area (2nd largest fire in CA history), the area has now rebounded, the meadow as lush as ever, green pine trees still stand at lower elevations and you can see how quickly the forest is rebounding. Ranch staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful, the food is abundant and good. Please help this place to stay alive and thrive. The reward is golden meadows, gorgeous hikes, and stunning dark Milky Way skies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

elisa

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Everyone who worked there was so pleasant, friendly and ready help. The staff was the best. It is also a lovely location. I loved the quiet beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

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Very Remote but great experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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Wonderful stay. The staff was very nice. The food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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Remote location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

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Quaint and rustic retreat with wonderful people making the experience even better. Access to Mt Lassen Volcanic Park, trails and thermal pools. Close to Lake Almanor. Built in 1910, rooms in the lodge are small, only a bed & folding chair, but downstairs a large communal area offers multiple comfortable seating areas - big wingback leather chairs and a deep couch. Game rack in the corner, large wood stove in the middle. Some places show their age - the sagging deck- But care is taken. Bathrooms have a sink & toilet. Showers are available in a funky bathhouse down the path. If you don’t eat what’s on offer in the cafe, they’ll make you something else. Standard buffet breakfast - Belgian waffles, eggs, sausage, hash-browns, bagels, cereals. If the right people are working, you can get an espresso with nondairy milks, too. No outlets in the rooms - bring a battery for your CPAP or ask the staff for an attachment. Horses appeared well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026