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HAT CREEK
HAT CREEK
HAT CREEK
HAT CREEK

Featured amenities

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

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.

Available sites

3 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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

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3 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 GS1, Loop: GRP RV
Gravel
🚐 GS2, Loop: GRP RV
Gravel
🚐 GS3, Loop: GRP RV
Gravel

Reviews

12 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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4 stars 25.0% (3)
3 stars 8.3% (1)
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Mark S

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

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.

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Alex H

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September 7, 2022 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: GRP

Mostly good site and area, but in the group sites, not all the bathrooms were open. Also, some neighbors can be partying into the wee hours of the night (1:30am music blasting).

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Location & Directions for Hat Creek

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

Elevation: 1,365 ft

Getting There

From Highways 44 and 89, go through Old Station and continue 1.5 mi west to the campground.

Nearest town

Fall River Mills, CA - 35 mi

About 39 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Northwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 13.6 mi · 23 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: October 23, 2026

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