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Hat Creek Ranger District
Hat Creek includes the Intermountain Area communities of Burney, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek and Old Station. In the shadow of Lassen Peak, seven campgrounds and four picnic areas are nestled along ten miles of Hat Creek. Opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife observation and natural history are many. Lava tubes, dormant and extinct volcanoes, massive lava flows and fault lines reveal a fascinating volcanic past.
Fish the world renowned stream, hike geologic wonders and experience excellent photo opportunities of Lassen Peak in the Hat Creek Area.
The following list of recreation activities are available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area. For more detailed information please stop by the Old Station Visitor Information Center at 13435 Brian's Way Highway 44/89 in Old Station, CA. You can also call or visit our Hat Creek District Office located in Fall River Mills. Give us a call year-around Monday - Friday at (530) 336-5521. Enjoy your visit to this very interesting country.
For printable Guides/Brochures of recreation opportunities in the Hat Creek Recreation Area visit our Maps & Brochures page, look under Forest Publications.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Road Cycling
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Hat Creek Ranger District
- Big Pine Campground
- Bridge Campground
- Cave Campground
- Dusty Campground
- Hat Creek Campground
- Honn Campground
- Rocky Campground
RV Camping
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Hat Creek Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Hat Creek Ranger District
Estuary Fishing
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Hat Creek Ranger District
- Dusty Campground
- Thousand Lakes Wilderness
- Bunchgrass Trailhead
- Cypress Trailhead
- Magee Trailhead
- Tamarack Trailhead
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Hat Creek Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Hat Creek Ranger District
- Fisherman's Access Trail
- Hat Creek Rim Overlook
- Heart Lake Recreation Trail
- Spatter Cones Nature Trail
- Thousand Lakes Wilderness
- Bunchgrass Trailhead
- Cypress Trailhead
- Magee Trailhead
- Tamarack Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Hat Creek Ranger District
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Hat Creek Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Hat Creek Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
OHV Camping
OHV Open Area Riding
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Caving
Visit the Subway Cave Geological Area. It's an adventure for the whole family. Explore the underground depths of a lava tube.
Areas for Caving at Hat Creek Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Hat Creek Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Hat Creek Ranger District
- Bridge Day Use Picnic Area
- Hat Creek Rim Overlook
- Old Station Day Use Picnic
- Panoramic Point
- Spatter Cones Nature Trail
- Subway Cave
Group Picnicking
Gold Panning
Scenic Driving
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Hat Creek Ranger District