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Hat Creek

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandLassen National Forest ยท Fall River Mills, California
๐Ÿš›Big Rig Friendly๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸŽฃFishing๐ŸฆŒWildlife Viewing

Sold out? Sites at Hat Creek open up when campers cancel.

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About Hat Creek

Hat Creek is a national park campground at Lassen National Forest in Shasta County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Lassen National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Hat Creek is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft.

Other campgrounds at Lassen National Forest include Echo Lake Campground.

Reservation Trends - Hat Creek
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Total reservations in April โ€” 2023: 3 ยท 2024: 4 ยท 2025: 4

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Location

Address

Fall River Mills, California

Coordinates

40.6678, -121.4456

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 25 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

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Hat Creek campsite photo 6 - Lassen National Forest, California

Hat Creek FAQ

How far in advance should I book Hat Creek?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Hat Creek?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Hat Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Hat Creek right now?

Hat Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Hat Creek located?

Hat Creek is located in Lassen National Forest, near Fall River Mills, California.

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