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Chester, CA

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Chester, CA 96020

Chester Map

Chester (formerly, Big Meadows) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. Chester is located on Lake Almanor, 30 miles (48.3 km) north-northwest of Quincy. The town is located along State Route 36. The US Postal Service ZIP code for the community is 96020. The population was 2,144 at the 2010 census, down from 2,316 at the 2000 census.

The primary industries in Chester are lumber manufacturing and tourism. Chester serves as the retail center for the Lake Almanor region of California, and derives a significant portion of its economy from the tourist trade, and to a lesser degree from construction to service new residents and businesses.

The town was founded and named by two settlers, one from Chester, Vermont and another from Chester, Missouri. The Chester post office opened in 1894 and moved in 1908.

Nearby cities include Greenville.

Places in Chester

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Pizza Factory

91

$

Wildberry & Mango Fruit Smoothie

Coffee Station

73

$

Mt Lassen Club

20

$

More pastries. If it looks sparse, it's because Rachelle is in the kitchen baking.

Koninkrijk Koffiehuis

96

$

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Entrance

Lassen Gift Company

23

$

Waganupa Brewing

18

$

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

The Front Room.

Mistletoe Manor

Kujo

Antlers Inn

47

$$

Photo by diinslc

Timber House Lodge

103

$$

King bedrooms

Cedar Lodge Motel

26

$

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