Black Rock Campground
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.
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.…
Closed June 10 - Hat Creek District Office and Visitor Center
The Hat Creek District Office Visitor Center will be closed June 10, 2026. Hat Creek Ranger District is having its all day wildfire readiness event where employees engage in developmental training and planning activities ahead of the peak fire season. The office will be open for regular business…
Wood tags still available, but no other product/permit sales at Eagle Lake RD today.
Wood tags are still available to purchase, but no other product/permit sales are currently available at Eagle Lake Ranger District office starting today and potentially through next week. Please call ahead if you have questions or if you would like to know the best location to make your purchase.
Forest Road Closure Order
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
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.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:02PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.
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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