Hat Creek Campground

Stayed here over Labor Day weekend and while there were plenty of people it was very spaced out and never felt crowded.

Once the weekend was over it was very quiet and peaceful. We couldn’t be happier. Starlink worked great! The flush toilets in loop 2 and 4 were open but the rest were closed. The vault toilets were open as well and plenty of potable water.

This campground has multiple loops, we were in the last loop. Gravel (dusty) roads and pads, fire pits, tables, pit toilets. The campground has flush toilets but they were closed with no explanation. We were in an RV, so no big deal, but for tent campers that meant a long walk to the very few pit toilets available. Hat creek runs right alongside the campground and people were catching fish. There is a dump station two miles north of the campground. There is gas and a small store in Old Station, just down the road. 30 miles from the north entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Close to the subway cave and lots of dirt roads to explore. It's in a beautiful part of California.

We stayed here 2 nights. The campground was not officially open in April but after calling they told us that the gates are open, just the toilets were closed.
Upon arrival there was no map and very little information. Although the campground was officially still closed it was pretty busy. Some of the campsites are very large but due to the narrow road it was difficult to back our trailer in. Our site was very uneven and it took a while to get the rig leveled. As we found out later our neighbors were having the same problem.
There was water, a picnic table and fire ring.
The campsite is right by the creek and there were lots of people fishing.
Unfortunately, there were also people speeding and racing cars on the campground and there was absolutely no presence from a camp host or law enforcement.

Nice campground with lots of space for guests to spread out. I went in April, 2021 and there were only a few campers nearby. The sound of the creek going by was great for sleeping. Heads up that the flush toilets are out of service (vault only) and that there is very little cell service with Verizon (but you can drive to Subway Cave for calls and emails when needed).

Forest Service type campground, but Hat Creek flows right by the campground. World class trout fishing here! It is at about 4,400 feet in elevation so it is cooler than places in the valley near Redding. A interesting Lava Tube is close by with stairs, but take a strong flashlight and sturdy shoes! It isn't a long tube, but gives one a good idea of what they are like! Some of the amenities need updating, but the area is beautiful and the sound of the rushing water is fantastic! There was a large forest fire near there a few years ago, so driving in the area looks sad part of the time with all the burnt forest, but the campground is nice. Easy to get in and room to park. It is right off the road along Highway 89. Not far from the road, so you might hear some traffic, but it will quiet down in the evening.

Hat Creek Campground has been around for decades, and it shows. The location itself is unbeatable. Beautiful open pine forest, and the wonderful Hat Creek itself running alongside the entire campground. Lassen Volcanic National Park is a short drive west, and is worth week of visits and hikes all on its own.

The people running the campground are fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They have a great little store and kitchen too. Our only quibble with the campground is that it's definitely showing its age a bit. The facilities, hookups, and the sites could use a little TLC upgrades.