Lassen Creek Campground

7 mi west of Fort Bidwell, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype

Freeto camp

Jun–Sepbest months

About Lassen Creek Campground

Lassen is a lovely little campground near the obsidian mines. It is currently under discussion for decommissioning. This is open area camping as there are no designated camp-sites. FRock fire rings are located throughout the area.

Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid -May to late October.
Managed by: Modoc National Forest, FS
Where: 7 mi west of Fort Bidwell, CA · 41.82611, -120.295

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

39°

25°Jan

41°

24°Feb

46°

27°Mar

51°

30°Apr

60°

37°May

70°

43°Jun

81°

52°Jul

80°

51°Aug

72°

45°Sep

59°

36°Oct

45°

28°Nov

37°

23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Lassen Creek Campground from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Oregon Outback (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 25 mi.

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Plum Valley Campground 8 mi
Campsite · 5 mi N of Fort Bidwell 9.4 mi
Cave Lake Campground 11.6 mi
Fee Reservoir Campground 14.7 mi
Stough Reservoir Campground 18.3 mi
Cedar Pass Campground 18.4 mi