West Butte Creek (FR 32N52) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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West Butte Creek (FR 32N52) in CA

Lassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District
5,787 ft
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A 16.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lassen County, CA.

Lassen National Forest, Hat Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 16.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.4 of the 16.8 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Huckleberry Mountain stands 1,269 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northwest. The Big Lake shoreline is 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Shingletown, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Forks of Butte Creek Primitive Camping Area in CACampground48.4miRamsey Bar (FR 24N04) in CAForest Road Road49.3miCougar Paw (FR 23N45) in CADispersed Camping52.1miSilver Lake Campground in CACampground52.2miBucks Lake (FR 24N33) in CAForest Road Road52.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Hat Creek Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?