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Recreation Region: Hat Creek Ranger District

Mud Lake

Current Conditions
This dispersed area is generally open to the public.

Pacific Crest Trailhead with vault toilet, hitching rail, tables and fire rings. The trailhead is near the Hat Creek Rim Overlook.

Visit this quiet spot for overnight camping along the trail. There is plenty of turn around space for horse trailers

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.70333

Longitude: -121.40322

Directions

The Mud Lake Trail Head is located 1 mile off of state route 44 on FS Road 34N34.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated October 21, 2026