Is Lassen Creek Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Lassen Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Lassen Creek Campground?

Lassen Creek Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Lassen Creek Campground have?

Lassen Creek Campground has 10 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Lassen Creek Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Lassen Creek Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Lassen Creek Campground?

Lassen Creek Campground offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Lassen Creek Campground

4.00

15 reviews

Top 16% in CASummer

Stargazing

Featured in:Primitive Camping California

First-come, first-served

This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.

Quick Facts

5,381 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

10 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

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First-come, first-served

This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.

Quick Facts

5,381 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

10 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Check Policy

Book Online Official Website

Get Directions

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Lassen Creek Campground

41.8261, -120.2950

Driving directionsFrom Alturas go north on US Hwy 395 approximately 20 miles to Davis Creek. Turn east on County Road 11 and continue approximately 9 miles to County Road 30/Modoc Backcountry Discovery Trail and turn left/north. Continue north approximately 15 miles to the campground on the right. Alternately, continue past Davis Creek to Co. Rd. 47, turn right (east) and follow the few signs to the campground.

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Best Time to Camp at Lassen Creek Campground

Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable access and the warmest, driest weather—daytime highs typically reach the mid-60s to low 70s°F with nights cooling into the 40s–50s°F—making it ideal for comfortable tent camping and evening campfires. Wildlife viewing and bird activity peak as animals use creekside water sources, and clear skies (great for stargazing) combined with easy hiking to obsidian outcrops make summer the best time to explore the volcanic features. Expect moderate weekend crowds and some搬ྀ Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: December, January, February

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.5 / 5

Top 16% in CA

Overview: 'Summer brings the best access and warmest conditions; daytime highs mid-60s–70s.'

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About Lassen Creek Campground

Lassen Creek Campground sits in mid-elevation forest within Modoc National Forest, offering primitive tent camping with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. This very small campground draws visitors seeking remote wooded sites along a creek corridor where black bears and gray wolves pass through. The U.S. Forest Service maintains the site, and campers come for wildlife viewing, stargazing, and backcountry solitude.

Lassen Creek Campground offers open-area camping with no designated sites. There are rock fire rings scattered throughout the area, and the campground is suitable for primitive camping.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable access and the warmest, driest weather—daytime highs typically reach the mid-60s to low 70s°F with nights cooling into the 40s–50s°F—making it ideal for comfortable tent camping and evening campfires. Wildlife viewing and bird activity peak as animals use creekside water sources, and clear skies (great for stargazing) combined with easy hiking to obsidian outcrops make summer the best time to explore the volcanic features. Expect moderate weekend crowds and some搬ྀ Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation5381 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryMixed forest covers volcanic soil enriched by ancient lava flows. The obsidian outcrops, formed when lava cooled rapidly, create glossy black contrasts against the pine canopy. Range cows wander through occasionally, leaving droppings and mooing through the night. Black bears and gray wolves have been spotted in the area. Lassen Creek provides water for wildlife, especially in summer when activity peaks.

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Lassen Creek Campground is a less-visited camping area near obsidian mines, described as a 'lovely little campground' with open-area camping. There are no designated sites, but rock fire rings are available throughout the area. User reviews highlight the presence of newly updated pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits for each site, as well as a wooded setting.

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Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available. Updated pit toilets are present, and one user stated, 'Nice campground. New pit toilets.'

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4.0

15 reviews

Satisfactory

Lassen Creek Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Lassen Creek Campground is considered a peaceful and scenic destination, though not without minor inconveniences such as cow droppings and occasional mooing from range cows. Reviews highlight the new pit toilets and updated amenities.

Review Summaries

Based on 15 reviews

What Campers Love

Positive aspects include the newly installed pit toilets, updated picnic tables and fire pits, scenic wooded campsites, and the opportunity to see wildlife such as black bears and gray wolves.

Based on 15 reviews

Common Concerns

Some complaints include the presence of cow pies, all-night mooing from cows, and difficulty finding the location due to GPS errors. One user noted, 'GPS directions sent me to other people's...

Based on 15 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Specific site reviews are not applicable as the campground does not have designated sites.

Based on 15 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Campers should be aware of the lack of cell service and prepare accordingly. One user suggested that the campground is worth the effort to find and praised its peaceful setting.

Based on 15 reviews

Seasonal Insights

No specific seasonal variations were mentioned, but the campground's use and wildlife viewing experiences may vary depending on the time of year.

Based on 15 reviews

Camper Quotes

- 'Nice campground. New pit toilets. New picnic tables and fire pits at each site.' - 'Lovely! Not easy to find.' - 'We spotted a black bear about 5 miles past the camp and a gray wolf about 2 miles...

Based on 15 reviews