Lake Almanor, CA relocation guide
Moving to Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA
$545,700Median home value
Plumas CountyArea
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About Lake Almanor Peninsula
Lake Almanor Peninsula is a small lakeside community on the east shore of Lake Almanor in Plumas County. With just a few hundred residents, it is a quiet base for boating, fishing, and exploring the Lassen region.

Home prices in Lake Almanor Peninsula
The median home value in Lake Almanor Peninsula is $545,700.
Top places in Lake Almanor Peninsula
- Lake Almanor — boating, water skiing, and bass fishing.
- Lassen Volcanic National Park — geothermal features and trails, about 45 minutes north.
- Chester — the lake's main town for supplies and dining, about 15 minutes west.
- Lake Almanor's marinas and public boat launches.
Commuting from Lake Almanor Peninsula
- No commercial airport nearby; Reno-Tahoe International is about 2 hours southeast, Redding about 1 hour 30 minutes west.
- No rail service; CA-36 and CA-89 serve the lake.
Lake Almanor Peninsula FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA?
The median home value in Lake Almanor Peninsula is $545,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA?
No commercial airport nearby; Reno-Tahoe International is about 2 hours southeast, Redding about 1 hour 30 minutes west.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.