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Recreation Region: Hat Creek Ranger District

Hat Creek Rim Overlook

Hat Creek Rim Overlook will open mid to late April.Come by to take in the view of the stunning landscape, learn a little about the local history, and perhaps take a walk along the Pacific Crest Trail.  For more information about the geology of the Hat Creek Valley, explore the Old Station Visitor Information Center, Spatter Cones Trail and Subway Cave. These sites are all located within a few miles of Hat Creek Rim Overlook.

There are picnic tables, vault toilets but no running water.

General Information

April - November

Dawn to dusk.

 No overnight camping

No fees are required for this site

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.701998

Longitude: -121.409362

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Groups

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Last updated August 22, 2025