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Recreation Region: Hat Creek Ranger District

PCT Mud Lake

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Access. Seasonal 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.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

A Forest Service sign identifies the building for the Hat Creek Ranger Station.

Address: 43225 E. Hwy. 299 Fall River Mills, CA 96028
Phone: (530) 336-5521
Hours: Phones open Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Open for sales & walk-ins Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Mail-in permits appreciated. Appointments may be available. Call ahead to check for available times. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.70333

Longitude: -121.40322

Elevation

4,880

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Backpacker on a cliff side trail with rugged snow-capped mountain in the distance

The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails.  Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr

Last updated August 10, 2026