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

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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
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Annmaria S

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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.

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 10, 2026

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