Lake Almanor Peninsula California Map

About Lake Almanor Peninsula, California

Lake Almanor Peninsula is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 412. The population density is 33.7 people per km². Lake Almanor Peninsula is located at 40.2533°N, 121.1498°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96137.

Lake Almanor Peninsula rises from the clear, cold waters of its namesake, a finger of land reaching into the vast blue expanse. It lies 51.4 miles north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 0.1 miles north-east of Lake Almanor. Pines, their needles catching the crisp mountain air, crowd the slopes, their dark green a stark contrast to the pale granite outcrops that punctuate the terrain. The air here carries a scent of resin and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, and in the quiet afternoons, the gentle lapping of waves against the shore provides a ceaseless, soothing rhythm. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that mirrors the ephemeral nature of the mountain light. This peninsula’s story is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once defined the region, the phantom scent of sawdust still clinging to the wind. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and the rich fishing grounds of the lake, established a foothold, their endeavors shaping the very contours of the land. Today, the economy has shifted, finding sustenance in the tourism that flocks to the peninsula's recreational opportunities, its marinas and campgrounds humming with activity during the warmer months. The legacy of those who came before is etched into the landscape, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Lake Almanor Peninsula home.

About This Lake Almanor Peninsula Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Almanor Peninsula, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Almanor Peninsula and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Lake Almanor Peninsula includes the ZIP code (96137), telephone area code (530), county seat of Plumas County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Plumas Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Almanor Peninsula is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.