Devil's Corral Trailhead
Facility ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 4,678 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Devil's Corral Trailhead is located on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail (non-motorized ) 7 miles west of Susanville. It can also be reached by driving west from Susanville 7 miles on California Highway 36. The Bizz Johnson Trail is an old railroad grade and has a dirt and graveled surface. The trailhead has a picnic table and vault toilet.
The Devil's Corral trailhead provides easy access to the Bizz Johnson Trail and Southside trail and to swimming and fishing in the Susan River. These trails are popular with bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders and provide great views of the scenic Susan River. In winter cross country skiers and snowshoers also enjoy the trail when there is enough snow for these activities. Call BLM, 530-257-0456, to check current conditions.
Visitors often shuttle to the Devil's Corral Trailhead then bike or hike the 7 miles back to the Hobo Camp and Susanville Trailheads on either the Bizz Johnson Trail or South Side Trail. Lassen Rural Bus, 530-252-7433, provides regular service to the Devil’s Corral trailhead on its way to Westwood and Chester three times per day, Monday through Friday and twice on Saturdays and can haul up to 9 bicycles. Call to confirm current schedules and bus stops.
For more information about the Bizz Johnson Trail or other Trailheads along the Bizz click the links below.
Getting there
From Susanville take Highway 36 west toward Westwood, Ca. The Devils Corral Trailhead is located off of Highway 36 on the left side and is marked by a white railroad maker.
40.39662, -120.77780 · 40°23'47.8"N 120°46'40.1"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 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 Devil's Corral Trailhead
- Can you reserve a site at Devil's Corral Trailhead?
- No. Devil's Corral Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Devil's Corral Trailhead
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- Eagle Lake Ranger District 4.3 mi · Facility
- Goumaz 4.6 mi · Facility
- Susanville Trailhead 6.3 mi · Facility
- Gallatin Marina 11.2 mi · Facility
- Bald Mountain Trail System 16.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 530-252-5303
- Email BLM_CA_Web_EL@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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