Recreation area

Hat Creek Rim Overlook

Lassen National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Scenic overlook of the Hat Creek Valley. Interpretive site with access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Picnic tables and vault toilets are located at the overlook, but there is no running water.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.