Can you reserve a site at Battle Creek Campground?

No. Battle Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Battle Creek Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,827 ft
Elevation

Battle Creek Campground is a developed campground with 50 designated sites and a maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables are provided. Battle Creek Campground is close to Lassen Volcanic National Park which offers many diverse hiking trails and other outdoor amenities. Battle Creek Campground is located on Highway 36 approximately 2 miles west of Mineral, CA, and 38 miles east of Red Bluff, CA.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

40.34814, -121.62773 · 40°20'53.3"N 121°37'39.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	49	54	63	73	83	82	77	64	50	42
Low °F	24	24	26	29	35	40	44	42	38	32	27	24
Precip in	8.3	8.3	7.6	4.1	2.8	1.1	0.2	0.2	0.5	2.7	5.2	9.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Battle Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Battle Creek Campground?: No. Battle Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Battle Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Battle Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$18 per site per night. Fee must be paid upon arrival at the campground and before each night of camping.

Restrictions:

Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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