PCT Hiker Directory
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Medical Care

Seneca Hospital
130 Brentwood Drive, Chester, CA 96020
Emergency Department: 833-227‑3743

Hiker Boxes

The following local shops and business offer hiker boxes. Find something you might need and drop off extra items for others to use.

Ayoob's Intermountain Hardware
201 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

Cravings
278 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

Watkins Pet Supply | Chester
607 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

Mail Drops

Hikers should ship USPS packages to themselves at the post office. The following local shops will allow hikers to mail packages to their business. Please be respectful of these small, family-owned businesses.

• Ship via UPS and FedEx only. No USPS, please!
• ALL packages sent to local business are AYOR for the hiker; businesses cannot accept liability for missing packages.
• Handwrite on the package, “Hold for PCT hiker. ETA July 10th.” Prepare to show ID for pick up.

Watkins Pet Supply | Chester
607 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-691-1633

Sports Nut
208 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3327
8am-5pm Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm Sun

Trail Angels

Chester has trail angels ready to lend a hand. Unfortunately, due to overwhelming demand, we have removed TA's contact information from this list. Please post a request on our local Chester PCT Trail Angel Facebook page. Transportation to/from the trailhead is often very easy to come by if you’re hitchhiking. 

Transportation

Lassen Rural Bus | Chester > Susanville > Chester:
https://lassentransportation.com/sites/default/files/resources/LRB-RIDERSGUIDEJULY2022.pdf

Sage Stage | Susanville > Reno > Susanville

• Bus runs Monday-Friday; call for reservations: 530-233-6410
• https://sagestage.com/routes/reno/

Plumas Transit | Chester > Quincy > Chester: https://www.plumastransit.com/chester-greenville.html

Neighboring Trail Towns

Burney PCT Angels (north)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1417205281692769

Quincy CA PCT Trail Angels (south)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/577078084082169

General Information

Visit PCT Trail Angels for a list of  FB trail angel pages.

Visit Hiker Group Pages for a list of PCT-related FB pages.

Eateries | Chester

Aslan's Mediterranean Grill
163 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-375-0442

Beacon
303 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3500

Bing's | Lake Almanor Bistro
300 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-0158

Coffee Station
192 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-4112

Cravings
278 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2229
Thursday - Monday, 8:00am-2:00pm
WiFi, charging outlets, outdoor seating, hearty and delicious from-scratch meals, vegan/gluten-free options, community info hub, locally roasted coffee, homemade pastries.

Dids Donuts & Fro-Yo
433 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-375-0420

The Elegant Farmer
525 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-280-7900

Jeffroe's Produce and Pie Shop
539 Main St, Chester, CA 96020
530-259-4295

Happy Garden | Chinese Restaurant
605 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2395

Kopper Kettle Café
243 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2698

Koninkrijk Koffiehuis
240 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-259-4221

Lola's Family Restaurant
336 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-927-5355

Mi Casita | Méxican
686 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-1879

Mt Lassen Club
173 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2991

Pine Shack Frosty
321 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
Open Wed-Sun; closed Mon-Tue
Food, bathrooms, charging outlets inside and outside charging outlets when business is closed.

Pizza Factory
197 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3155
10% off PCT2026
We offer dine in or takeout options, free Wi-Fi, use of restrooms for customers, and places to charge. devices.

The Ranch House
669 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-4226

Rusty Chandelier
220 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-280-0767

Rusty Roof Coffee Roasters
637 Main Street, Suite B, Chester, CA 96020
530-816-0524

Starbucks at Holiday Market
271 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-317-1370
6:00am - 5:00pm
Relax with a cup of coffee and yummy treat!

Timber House Brewery and Lodge
501 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-816-1426

Goods/Services | Chester

Another Man's Treasure
680 Main St, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2212
Shoes, clothing, camping items, etc. Sales daily.

Ayoob's Intermountain Hardware
201 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2611

Chester Laundromat & Showers
322 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020

Corner Store
189 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2032

Dollar General
376 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-552-1920

Kismet Books and Gifts
278 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-6317
9:00am-3:00pm Thur-Mon
Trail first aid kits, emergency ponchos, nail care kits, glasses repair kits, reusable cutlery, charging adaptors, and dried portable meals.

Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
417 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3955

Lake Almanor Fitness
160 Cedar Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3900

Lassen Laundromat
690 Main Street, Unit #14, Chester, CA 96020
530-715-2244
lassenlaundromat.com
7:00am-10:00pm daily
Opening early July, 2026. State of the art, large capacity washers and dryers; multiple pay options. Pay showers, vending machines, WiFi, EV charging.

Leisure RV Laundromat
124 Feather River Drive, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2302

Plumas Bank
255 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-4161

Sierra Hospice Thrift Store
604 Main St, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2046

The Sports Nut
208 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3327
8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Sat; 8:00am-1:00pm Sun
Mountain House, fuel, socks, sleeping pads, rain gear, water treatment, OliCamp stoves.

United States Post Office (USPS)
218 Laurel Lane, Chester, CA 96020

U.S. Bank
236 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2145

Lodging | Chester

Antlers Inn
268 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2722
www.antlersinn.com
Reservations recommended.
We provide modern, comfortable, clean lodging in our 20 room Inn. Outdoor BBQ and fire pit relaxing area, vending machines, coin laundry, EV charging.

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn
306 Main St, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2002

Cedar Lodge RV Park
1487 County Road 324, Chester, CA 96020
530-616-8338

Lake Almanor Lodge
545 Martin Way, Chester, CA 96020
530-815-8159

Timber House Brewery and Lodge
501 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020
530-816-1426

Eateries | Hamilton Branch

Pizza at the Branch
7640 CA-147, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
530-596-4505

Eateries | Lake Almanor Peninsula

Blue Ox Peninsula Bar and Grill
951 Clifford Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
530-259-2026

Cliffords
951 Clifford Drive, Westwood, CA 96137
530-259-2026

IL LAGO Pizza & Pasta
401 Ponderosa Drive, Westwood, CA 96137
530-596-3902

Red Onion Grill
303 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
530-596-1800

Eateries | West Shore

Almanor West Grill
111 Slim Drive, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-6474

Christi's Prattville Cafe
2932 Almanor Drive West, Canyondam, CA 95923
530-259-2464

Plumas Pines Resort & Bar
3000 Almanor Drive West, Canyondam, CA 95923
530-259-4343

Goods/Services | Lake Almanor Peninsula

Peninsula Market
309 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
530-596-3500

Camping

North Shore Campground
541 Catfish Beach Road, Chester, CA 96020
530-258-3376​
info@northshorecampground.com
https://www.northshorecampground.com
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uHgSjE51bBaeE3Vw6

Domingo Springs Campground
Old Red Bluff Road, Warner Valley, CA (approximately 1/4 mile east from the Domingo Springs trailhead)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/lassen/recreation/domingo-springs-campground

https://maps.app.goo.gl/e5twbqCP5oqzSD779