Cassel Campground is in the Hat Creek Valley east of Burney. The campground is operated by PG&E. The area is especially popular for fly fishing in Hat Creek and in nearby Crystal Lake and Baum Lake. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is only 12 miles to the north and Lassen Volcanic National Park is 34 miles to the south.
Cassel Campground offers 27 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Pine trees provide nice shade for the campsites. PG&E's reservation website shows photos of each site. There is a 2-night minimum stay when making reservations.
| Cassel Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Cassel Campground Location: | Immediately north of the community of Cassel. Take Cassel Road south off Highway 299 just east of Highway 89 intersection. |
| Elevation: | 3,190 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: |
Redding - 64 miles
Mount Shasta (on I-5) - 64 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 27 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, $2 per night |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Land Projects: | (916) 386-5164 |
| Cassel Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available | Reservations are available for camping from early April through October. See PG&E Reservation Information below. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some campsites are accessible. |
| Fees: | $20 per night |
| Reservations: | Cassel Campground Reservations
Plus a $5 reservation fee |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM |
| Cassel Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Cassel Campground: | Hat Creek, Baum Lake and Crystal Lake are all great fishing spots. Car-top boats can be launched at Baum Lake and electric motors are permitted. Visit the Crystal Lake Hatchery.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
April 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates of one week or longer
April 22, 2025, 8:00 AM Reseervations become available for camping dates of less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
Campers at Cassel Campground are only 12 miles away from McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park with all its great attractions.
Check PG&E - Cassel Campground for any campground updates.