Big Pine Campground

Open

Open for the 2026 season. Operating from late April through October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

Lassen National Forest

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.…

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction

Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction

Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.

About

Big Pine Campground is a peaceful Forest Service campground tucked beneath towering pines along scenic Hat Creek in Lassen National Forest. The 19 sites offer a classic national forest camping experience with fire rings, BBQ grills, and picnic tables at each site. Potable water is available from faucets, and vault toilets serve the campground. The campground sits at 4,700 feet elevation, approximately one mile south of Old Station and 27 miles south of Burney on State Route 44/89. Hat Creek is famous for its wild trout fishery, drawing anglers seeking rainbow and brown trout. The location also provides convenient access to Lassen Volcanic National Park, with the Manzanita Lake entrance just 9 miles to the south. The campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller RVs due to site configurations. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, though some sites may be first-come, first-served. A 14-day stay limit applies.

Directions

Located 1 mile south of Old Station, 27 miles south of Burney on State Route 44/89.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $12

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 257-2151

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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