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$10/night
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25 campsites
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Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Opening for season o...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Anglers and low-cost tent campers will get the most out of this place. Hat Creek draws Rainbow, Brown, and Brook trout, and reviewers call it one of the better fishing holes in the area. Two trails leave from camp, the 4-mile Hat Creek Trail and the 1.5-mile Spattercone, and summ
No potable water on-site is the deal-breaker for anyone who forgets to plan around it. Reviewers flag it consistently, so bring more than you think you need. The single-loop layout with tight interior roads also makes life harder for longer RV rigs, and Highway 89 traffic noise r
Reference information about Bridge Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Bridge Campground opens Wednesday, April 26.</p><p>Developed campground on scenic Hat Creek. All sites have fire rings and barbeques. Campground also has day use parking and access to the Fishermen's Trail.</p>
The elevation is 3,800 ft. The campground, one of 4 in Hat Creek Recreation Area, is a single loop through a stand of mixed conifers including cedar and Sugar pine along Hat Creek. No campsites are on the creek but it can be heard throughout most of the campground. Numerous sites have fire rings made from local rock that encase grilles. Privacy ranges from minimal to good. The campground has a cozy, comfortable feel to it. Middlestory around some campsites is comprised of manzanita and young conifers. Man-made wading pools are found in Hat Creek - fun for the whole family. Volcanic rock and pine needles cover the ground. Traffic noise from State Rt. 89 can be heard occasionally. Some things to do are: hike Spattercone Trail and explore Subway Cave and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen National Forest 119
Open weekend before Memorial Day through first hard freeze.
The parking aprons are paved. The interior road is tight. The waste station is available, for a fee, behind the visitor center at the intersection of St. Rts. 44 and 89. NOTE: No directional signs are provided to indicate exact location.
In Old Station, CA, at intersection of State Rts. 44 and 89, take Rt. 89 north 3.9 miles to campground sign on left. Turn left into campground.
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Summer brings daytime highs between 65–85°F and cool nights dropping to 35–50°F. This is peak season for creek access, fishing, and hiking without dealing with spring runoff or mud. Long daylight hours and moderate temperatures make for comfortable camping, though holiday weekends see heavier use. Weekdays typically have better site availability. Late summer enters fire season, which can bring closures or restrictions. Winter transforms the area with snow, making access unpredictable. Spring means runoff and wet conditions that limit trail access and muddy the roads.
Summer temps 65–85°F, peak season for creek access, fishing and hiking without spring runoff.
Potable water is not available at this site. Restrooms Vault toilet(s)
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