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Hat Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
12[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Hat Creek is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Lassen National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites and says it can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 9 standard nonelectric sites and 3 group standard nonelectric sites at Hat Creek[1]. Its listing says 12 sites accept an RV or trailer and 12 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 8 people at most sites, and the range across sites is 8 to 50[6]. The Recreation.gov description places the campground beside the creek, among mixed conifers[7]. It also mentions trout fishing in the creek and a nearby lava tube cave tour[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 12
Site types[1] 9 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 40 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 12 sites, tent at 12 sites
Check-in[8] 12:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[6] 8 at most sites (8 to 50)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Hat Creek campground?
Recreation.gov lists Hat Creek as reservable[2].
How long can an RV be at Hat Creek?
Recreation.gov lists 45 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
What are check-in and check-out times at Hat Creek?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 12:00 PM[8] and check-out at 12:00 PM[9].
How many people can stay at one Hat Creek site?
Recreation.gov lists 8 people at most sites, with a range of 8 to 50 across sites[6].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites at Hat Creek: 9 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Hat Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Hat Creek: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hat Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Lassen National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Hat Creek: 12 sites accept an RV or trailer and 12 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Hat Creek: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 50). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Recreation.gov description for Hat Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Hat Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Hat Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.