Hat Creek

Image of Hat Creek surrounded by trees.
HAT CREEK

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

3 total sites

RV Sites

3 sites

About Hat Creek

Hat Creek is one of six campgrounds available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area, home to some of the area's best trout fishing. Scenic hiking trails and an active volcanic area can easily be accessed from the facility.

Number of accommodations: 3

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 23 to Oct 10

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

3 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 GS1, Loop: GRP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 GS2, Loop: GRP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 GS3, Loop: GRP RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (11)

What Guests Are Saying

Hat Creek offers a lovely group campsite with plenty of shade and easy access to a nearby creek, ideal for exploring the area. Guests enjoyed great fishing and appreciated the secluded, quiet setting in the Lassen forests. However, some noted the lack of potable water and limited reservation options.

Review Summary

4.5
11 reviews
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63.6%
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Annmaria S

Verified

August 18, 2026 Stayed at: GS2, Loop: GRP

4

The campsite was lovely. If you are in a group site, you do need to go through the gate at the end of the single sites.
GRP2 had plenty of shade, and the creek was a short walk away.

Adelita G

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: GRP

5

We had such an amazing time at Hat Creek! So much to explore in the area, the group site was perfect for our needs and everyone had a great time!
The fishing was awesome!

Mike T

Verified

May 26, 2026 Stayed at: GS2, Loop: GRP

5

Great place to stay, very quite ans secluded inside the Lassen forrests.

Stephen H

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: GRP

5

Excellent camp ground.

Andrew D

Verified

May 19, 2025 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: GRP

3

Access to the park was convenient. No potable water when we went, and i wish there was more choices of sites for reservation.

Assad U

Verified

April 28, 2025 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: GRP

5

I booked this site second time and everything was amazing! This is a perfect site for a large group! Amazing views with a nice river stream across the campsite.

Nancyann L

Verified

September 11, 2023 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: GRP

4

Too many trees were cut down.

Assad U

Verified

September 11, 2023 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: GRP

5

Very Nice and pretty big campsite. It's big enough that you can do stargazing right from your campsite and don't have to go anywhere to find a clear sky. The camp host did an amazing job to provide us with a clean toilet.

Steve H

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: GS3, Loop: GRP

5

Beautiful site

Mark S

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: GRP

5

Not much shade in group site #1 but lots of firewood if you know what to look for, you bring a splitting maul and you're willing to work for it. Group site #1 had 4 tables and 2 campfire pits. All of the group sites are set up for tent camping but we parked our RVs in the perimeter road and we gathered in the center for activities. The water faucet was located on the north end of the site. Hat Creek is located approx 100 yards away. Lots of snowmelt had it running high and fast.

Location Hat Creek

Address:
Lassen National Forest
Fall River Mills, CA, 96028
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 89, which connects to Highway 44 approximately 1.5 miles to the east.

Elevation: 1365 feet

Distance to downtown

35 mi drive to downtown Fall River Mills (about 39 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
  • Click here for more information on the Lassen National Forest
  • Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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