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Cave Campground
Cave Campground opens Wednesday, April 26 for the summer season.
Cave Campground is right on Hat Creek and across the road from the Subway Cave. All sites have fire rings and barbeques. Cave Campground offers Hat Creek fishing access with free day use parking.
Hat Creek offers some of the best fishing on the Lassen National Forest. There are plenty of day hiking trails and interpretive information that can be found at the Old Station Visitor Center.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open for the season starting April 23, 2024. North Loop currently open, seasonal weather permitting. |
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| Operational Hours: | Check in after 3:00 PM, check out before 2:00 PM. |
| Reservations: | N/A . Cave campground is first come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $16.00 per night. Maximum two vehicles per site, extra vehicles $5 per night. |
| Open Season: | April - October |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Restrictions: | 14-day limit; campfires in designated fire rings only; no saving/holding campsites. |
| Closest Towns: | Burney is 26 miles to the north. |
| Water: | No potable water - end of season |
| Restroom: | Flush / Vault |
| Passes: | Interagency passes accepted for a 50% discount. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Old Station Visitor Information Center 13435 Brians Way Old Station CA 96071. The Visitor Center is open April - December, Thursday - Monday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Hat Creek Ranger District. 43225 E. Hwy. 299 | PO Box 220, Fall River Mills, CA 96028. 530-336-5521. |
General Information
Directions:Cave Campground is located 1/4 mile north of the Highway 44/89 junction in Old Station, CA.
Parking:
Day use parking available.
Activities
Campground Camping
trailer/tent camping
| No. of Sites | 45 |
| Status: | Open |
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River and Stream Fishing
Fish along Hat Creek, a renown fishery, famous for its abundant opportunities and wild trout area.
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Explore the Subway Cave lava tube |
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| Camping trailer: | 46 sites can accommodate tents or trailers |
| Tent camping: | 46 sites can accommodate tents or trailers |
| Parking: | day use parking available |
| Toilets: | flush and vault |
| Drinking water: | potable water on site |