Hat Creek campground
Hat Creek
Reservations are accepted at the Hat Creek camping area, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. This is particularly helpful during peak seasons when the campground tends to be busy. It is recommended to make reservations ahead of time to ensure availability, especially during weekends and holidays.
The best time to visit Hat Creek camping area is during the summer months when the weather is warm and conducive to outdoor activities. However, it is worth noting that the campground can get crowded during this time. For a more peaceful experience, visiting during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall is recommended.
While camping in Hat Creek, there are several points of interest to explore in the surrounding area. Hat Creek itself is a popular spot for fishing, offering opportunities to catch trout. Additionally, nearby attractions include Lassen Volcanic National Park and Burney Falls, which are both worth a visit. It is important to be cautious of wildlife in the area and to properly store food to prevent attracting animals to the campsite.
What's on-site at Hat Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Hat Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Hat Creek Group Camp | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cave | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Rocky | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Rocky Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Hat Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 179 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 384 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 214 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 263 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Hat Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Mountain #1 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Harkness Flat Near Chester 8nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Stouts Meadow Goes | 67.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Susanville 3.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Thousand Lakes
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Wilderness Lassen Volcanic
- Cinder Flats Wildlife Area
- Wilderness Caribou
- Mcarthur-Burney Falls State Park
Fishing spots
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Begins Immediately Southwest Of Fall River Mills, Ca To It Flows Into Shasta Lake And The Sacramento River.
- Lower Pit River Canyon
- Lower Horse Creek Canyon
- Begins 2.5 Miles West Of Little Valley, California To Juncture With The Pit River.
- Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
- Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Hat Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hat Creek
Can I make reservations at Hat Creek?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Hat Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Hat Creek.