North Battle Creek Campground

North Battle Creek Campground is beside North Battle Creek Reservioir, a half-mile-long lake open to non-motorized boating. The smooth lake water is great for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing. A car-top boat launch site is available.

North Battle Creek Campground and the reservoir are operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. While not the lake and shoreline are not Forest Service land, they are surround by the Lassen National Forest. For those seeking the solitude of a remote mountain lake, North Battle Creek Campground makes a nice selection. The reservoir is next to the Lassen National Forest.

North Battle Creek Campground RV Camping and Tent Camping

North Battle Creek Campground offers 15 campsites which can be reserved through PG&E's reservation system. Ten of the sites are designated for RV camping and tent camping. Another five are walk-in tent sites along the lakeshore. Late in the summer water levels can drop, making early summer the best time to visit.

Directions to North Battle Creek Campground

Directions: From Hwy. 44, about 3.5 miles east of Viola, turn north onto Forest Service Road 32N17, drive 5 miles. Turn left onto Road 32N31, go 4 miles, turn right onto Forest Service Road 32N18, proceed about 0.5 mile. PG&E cautions, "The road is rough and high clearance vehicles are recommended."

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North Battle Creek Campground Basics
North Battle Creek Campground Location:	10 miles off Hwy. 44, east of Viola
Elevation:	5,570 feet
Nearby Cities:	Redding - 55 miles, 1:15
Number of Sites:	15
Camping Season:	Opens after snow melts, usually late April through early September Check exact opening-closing dates: PG&E Campgrounds - Opening, Closing, Fees
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	1 ($5 per night for each additional vehicle)
Pets:	On leash, always attended, $2 per night
Operated by	Pacific Gas and Electric
Information:	(916) 386-5164

Reservations at North Battle Creek Campground
Reservations Available:	Reservations are usually available for camping dates from June through early September, depending on snow.
Booking Window:	See PG&E's Reservation Information below
Camping Limit:	14 nights
Max. RV/Trailer Length:	30 feet
Accessible Sites:	None designated
Reservations:	North Battle Creek Campground
Fees:	$20 per night Pets - $2 per night
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM

North Battle Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring, (no hook-ups)
Campground:	Vault toilets, tap water
Showers and Laundry:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near North Battle Creek Campground:	Enjoy North Battle Creek Reservoir for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Drive to Lassen Volcanic National Park for all of its scenic attractions. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Campground Reservation Information for 2025 TBA

PG&E has not yet updated its reservations dates for 2025:
April 10, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 17, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for stays less than one week.

Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.

North Battle Creek Campground map, Lassen National Forest, CA

Reviews from Previous Campers

2022 - 2024

Ok for tents but not RVs.

Good space between campsites.

Vault toilets were fine

Water unreliable. Suggest you bring your own.

Lassen Volcanic National Park
Attractions and Activities

While those camped at North Battle Creek Reservoir Campground are miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park, they are close enough to drive to the park for the day and enjoy all of its attractions.

Relax along the shores of beautiful Manzanita Lake. Try fishing and non-motorized boating.
Make the exhilarating 5-mile hike to the summit of Lassen Peak.
Take advantage of in Ranger-led Programs, including nature walks, campfire programs, Starry Night ranger-led programs, astronomy programs, Lassen Dark Sky Festival, and snowshoe hikes.
Drive around to Butte Lake and walk the 1.6-mile Cinder Cone Interpretive Trail or hike to the summit of Prospect Peak (3.1 miles one-way).
Make the Auto Tour of the park, stopping at sites such as Sulfur Works, Bumpass Hell Overlook, Devastated Area, and Chaos Crags.
Drop in to the Loomis Museum, which features historic photos of Lassen's last eruption.
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center has great exhibits about the park's volcanic activity. The Visitor Center includes a nice gift shop and a cafe.

North Battle Creek Campground

Lassen National Forest

North Battle Creek Campground

Lassen National Forest