In 1948, Bob Johnson was working the summer at the Feather River Inn, saving his earnings for dental college. One of the customers was Ed Clifford who was just beginning to develop the Lake Almanor Country Club. Johnson recalled that Clifford originally had no intention of having a golf course, but as we know, things changed. In 1949, Johnson bought a lake front lot for $900–$100 down and $10 per month. In 1956, Johnson finally built his cabin there, and stated there were only twelve families in the Country Club. Initially, members could hunt on the property, but as it continued to grow, the practice would be banned.