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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Battle Creek Campground

Battle Creek Campground is a developed campground with 50 designated sites and a maximum of 8 people per site. Campfire rings and tables are provided. Battle Creek Campground is close to Lassen Volcanic National Park which offers many diverse hiking trails and other outdoor amenities. Battle Creek Campground is located on Highway 36 approximately 2 miles west of Mineral, CA, and 38 miles east of Red Bluff, CA.

RV Hookups and wastewater dumping facilities are not provided at this campground, please plan accordingly. 

A fee of $18/night is required, fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping.

Current Conditions
Closed for the season. Unsafe to occupy due to hazardous trees.

Reservations

General Information

This campground is generally open from mid-May through September. Open season subject to change based on weather and other factors.

  • Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
  • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
  • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
  • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
  • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
  • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18 per night

Dogs must remain on leash at all times.

Lobby area of Almanor Ranger District. Man sitting behind desk. Wood floors and ceiling. Books, maps, and other items for sale on shelves. Images and taxidermy of different wildlife on display.

Address: 900 E. Hwy 36 Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2141
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.350076

Longitude: -121.62849

Elevation

4800'

Parking

Parking for extra vehicles is limited

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated June 16th, 2025