Big Lake (FR 32N24) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Big Lake (FR 32N24) in CA

Lassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District
5,867 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road serves Huckleberry Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 25.

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

1.2 of the 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.2 miles of dirt.

Huckleberry Mountain stands 1,189 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The Big Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Shingletown, is 15 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 CACampground49.1miRamsey Bar (FR 24N04) in CAForest Road Road50.1miCougar Paw (FR 23N45) in CADispersed Camping52.8miJacks Meadow (FR 24N29) in CAForest Road Road53.0miSilver Lake Campground in CACampground53.0mi
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?