Juniper Lake sits in the remote southeastern corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, straddling portions of Lassen and Plumas Counties in California. Located at high elevation in a volcanic landscape, this pristine mountain lake offers solitude and scenic beauty but notably does not contain any game fish species, making it unsuitable for fishing. Accessed via a rough 13-mile dirt road from the town of Chester, with the final 6 miles requiring high-clearance vehicles, Juniper Lake serves primarily as a base for accessing nearby fishable waters like Horseshoe Lake and as a day-use area for swimming and launching non-motorized vessels. The lake features an undeveloped beach area, boat launch, vault toilets, and a nearby campground, though anglers will find their efforts better rewarded at other waters in the park. The area operates seasonally from June through October, with the access road closed during winter and spring months.