Battle Creek Campground
Closed for the 2026 season due to hazardous trees. Typically operates mid-May through September when open.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Battle Creek Campground is a developed campground in Lassen National Forest with 50 designated sites, located on Highway 36 approximately 2 miles west of Mineral, CA and 38 miles east of Red Bluff, CA. At 4,800 feet elevation, the campground offers a forested mountain setting with each site featuring a fire ring and picnic table. The campground is positioned as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, which offers diverse hiking trails and geothermal features. Amenities include vault toilets and potable drinking water from faucets. There are no RV hookups, showers, or dump station facilities. Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dogs are permitted but must remain leashed at all times. Fireworks are prohibited. Payment of $18 per night is required upon arrival and before each subsequent night.
Directions
From Red Bluff, travel east on Highway 36 for approximately 40 miles. The campground is located 2 miles west of Mineral, CA.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 258-2141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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