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Big Pine Campground
Big Pine Campground sites are nestled under the tall pines along scenic Hat Creek. All sites have fire rings and barbeques.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open for the season starting April 23, 2024. |
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| Operational Hours: | Check in after 3:00 PM and check out before 2:00 PM. |
| Reservations: | N/A; Big Pine campground is first come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $12 per night for camping, maximum 2 vehicles per site. Each additional vehicle $5 per night. |
| Open Season: | May - October |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | 14 day limit; campfires allowed in designated fire rings only; no saving/holding campsites |
| Closest Towns: | Old Station 1 mile, Burney 27 miles |
| Water: | Hand pumped potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Passes: | Interagency passes allow for a 50% discount. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Old Station Visitor Information Center 13435 Brians Way Old Station CA 96071. The Visitor Center is open April - December, Thursday - Monday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Hat Creek Ranger District. 43225 E. Hwy. 299 | PO Box 220, Fall River Mills, CA 96028. 530-336-5521. |
General Information
Directions:1 mile south of Old Station, 27 miles south of Burney on state route 44/89
Parking:
Limited turning, trailers not recommended.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 19 |
| Status: | Open |
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| Best Season: | summer |
River and Stream Fishing
The crystal clear waters of Hat Creek are located just beyond your campsite. Your camping trip wouldn't be complete without doing some fishing.
| Status: | Closed |
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| Status description: | Closed for the season. |
| Fees: | California state fishing license is required. |
| Permit required?: | Y |
| Hours of Operation: | April-October |
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | yes |
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| Tent camping: | 19 sites available |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $12 per night per site |
| Parking: | Limit of two vehicles per campsite |
| Toilets: | vault |
| Drinking water: | hand pumped |