Hat Creek Campground


Area Status: Open

Hat Creek Campground opens Wednesday, April 26 for the summer season.

Hat Creek Campground is situated in a mixed coniferous forest, adjacent to Hat Creek. Stream fishing in Hat Creek contains trophy trout. The scenic Spatter Cones Trail is across the street. The fun and adventurous Subway Cave is only a mile to the north. Area and interpretive information can be found at the Old Station Visitor Information Center.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Fly, Spin, Bait.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Hat Creek Campground opens Wednesday, April 26 for the summer season.
Reservations:  N/A. Hat Creek campground is first come, first served.
Area Amenities: Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Fees: $16 per site.  Maximum of 2 vehicles per site.  Extra vehicles $5 per night. Check in after 3:00 PM, check out before 2:00 PM.
Open Season: April - October
Usage: Medium
Restrictions: 14-day limit; campfires in designated fire rings only; no saving/holding campsites
Closest Towns: Hat Creek Campground is located 1 mile west of the town of Old Station, and 12 miles east of the NW entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. The town of Burney is 26 miles north.
Water: Potable water on site
Restroom: Flush / Vault
Passes:  Interagency passes accepted 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:

1.5 miles south of the Highway 44/89 junction in Old Station, CA.


Parking:

Day use parking available.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

72 sites for tents and trailers

No. of Sites 72

River and Stream Fishing

Trophy trout fishing in Hat Creek.

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Parking: day use parking in campground
Toilets: flush/vault
Drinking water: potable water available

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
40 ft

  Latitude : 
40.66921

  Longitude : 
-121.443474

  Elevation : 
4,390