Black Rock Campground

Closed

Closed due to damage from the Park Fire. Entry is prohibited until further notice. The campground normally operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees.

Heat Advisory issued October 8 at 3:25PM PDT until October 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

3:25 PM — 10:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures of 92 to 101 degrees expected and overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys, Delta and Carquinez Strait, and foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures continue through this afternoon and evening. Temperatures begin a cooling trend on Friday, with Moderate HeatRisk in the foothill thermal belts and in Sacramento; Minor HeatRisk elsewhere.

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.

About

Black Rock Campground offers a primitive backcountry experience in the scenic oak woodlands along Mill Creek, positioned at the northeast gateway to the Ishi Wilderness in Lassen National Forest. The campground provides six dispersed sites at 2,100 feet elevation, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table for self-reliant campers. A vault toilet is available on-site, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own or filter from nearby Mill Creek. There is no trash service; pack out all waste. The remote setting provides excellent access to hiking in the Ishi Wilderness and fishing in Mill Creek and Deer Creek. Access is via Highway 36 east from Red Bluff to Ponderosa Way, an unpaved dirt road that requires a high-clearance vehicle. The road is not suitable for RVs or low-clearance vehicles.

Directions

From Red Bluff, take Highway 36 east. Turn south onto Ponderosa Way, an unpaved dirt road requiring a high-clearance vehicle. Follow Ponderosa Way to the campground. Not recommended for RVs.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 258-2141

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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