Can you reserve a site at Lassen Creek Campground?

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

Lassen Creek Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Modoc National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,324 ft
Elevation

Lassen is a lovely little campground near the obsidian mines. It is currently under discussion for decommissioning.

This is open area camping as there are no designated camp-sites. FRock fire rings are located throughout the area.

The facts

Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid -May to late October. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

From Alturas go north on US Hwy 395 approximately 20 miles to Davis Creek. Turn east on County Road 11 and continue approximately 9 miles to County Road 30/Modoc Backcountry Discovery Trail and turn left/north. Continue north approximately 15 miles to the campground on the right.

Alternately, continue past Davis Creek to Co. Rd. 47, turn right (east) and follow the few signs to the campground.

41.82611, -120.29500 · 41°49'34.0"N 120°17'42.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	51	57	66	75	86	85	77	64	48	38
Low °F	23	26	30	33	40	46	54	51	45	36	29	22
Precip in	2.7	1.9	2.1	1.8	1.5	0.8	0.2	0.3	0.3	1.1	2.1	2.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 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 Lassen Creek Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

No fee.

Restrictions:

Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash and animal waste with you when you leave. Dogs shall remain on leash while in campgrounds and developed recreation sites. Camping

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Twin Springs Campground 23.3 mi · Campground
Big Sage Campground 24.2 mi · Campground
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Drews Creek Campground 25 mi · Campground
Pepperdine Equestrian Campground 26.1 mi · Facility
Reservoir C Campground 27.2 mi · Campground
Dog Lake Campground/Boating Site/Picnic Site 27.7 mi · Campground

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

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