Lake Almanor West & Chester

City of Chester

Chester is considered the main hub with hotels, schools, churches, library, post office, grocery, banks and restaurants. Also located here is the Chester Air Field which boasts a 5000ft runway that will accommodate up to a 737 jet aircraft.

Lake Almanor West Community

Lake Almanor West is a non-gated 615 acre common interest subdivision. It is located on the west shore of scenic Lake Almanor, adjacent to California State Highway 89 a few miles southwest of the Town of Chester. In addition to the approximately 700 residential home sites, Lake Almanor West includes a 9 hole golf course and restaurant, four tennis courts, a beach/recreation are, association office and a boat launch. The development began in 1974 and continues to grow as a quiet community with its own water and fire protection services.