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I'd stay here again
Full hookups in back in spot for $55. Mostly pull throughs in Park, which cost more. Shower, restrooms, dog park. Propane for sale here.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Old Station, CA
Hat Creek Resort & RV Park accommodates tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites that welcome pets throughout the property. Cave Campground offers $16 nightly fees for campers with dogs and maintains clean sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to flush toilets. Big Pine Dispersed Camping provides free creek-side campsites with ample room between sites for privacy while camping with pets. Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park permits pets at reservable sites suited for tents, RVs, and cabins. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or tents, though specific regulations may vary by location. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Old Station, California.
Numerous dispersed camping areas along Hat Creek offer excellent options for pets that enjoy water access. Big Pine Dispersed sites feature creek-side locations where dogs can explore while their owners fish for trout. Cave Campground's proximity to the Subway Cave lava tube provides pet owners with nearby attractions, though pets must remain outside the cave itself. Campers report clean, quiet sites with plenty of space for dogs to move around without disturbing neighboring campers. Most campgrounds in the area connect to hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, including segments of the Pacific Crest Trail accessible near Cave Campground. Summer temperatures can reach 80+ degrees, so shaded sites are preferable for camping with pets during warmer months.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Old Station, California (127)
1. Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
39 ReviewsMineral, CA13 miles+1 (530) 595-6121$26 / night
"We took an eight-day tour through Northern California and this was our first leg. Tent-camped three nights."
"The lake is a great place to read next to or fish. Campsites and restrooms were well maintained. There was little privacy in between spaces but the beauty of lake made us forget all that."
2. Big Pine Dispersed Camping
10 ReviewsOld Station, CA4 miles"Water, dump, and trash are available at Old Station Visitor Information Center just north (RV sewer dump closes mid October)"
"Our parking spot is big enough for our travel trailer, right next to the creek. Clean, quiet, safe. No traffic. But No cell service."
3. Butte Creek Campground
11 ReviewsOld Station, CA8 milesWebsite+1 (530) 257-4188"Free site; vault toilets and some fire pits/ picnic tables; quiet, simple, close to hike extinct volcano and lake. Really perfect"
"Off the beaten path and limited cell reception. Clean natural sites and vault toilets. Basic!"
4. Hat Creek Resort & RV Park
7 ReviewsOld Station, CA3 milesWebsite+1 (530) 335-7121"My wife and I and two dogs stayed at campsite 51. Wonderful site with hook ups. easy to find and loved the proximity to the PCT."
"Fishing in camp and nearby. Friendly staff. Had originally reserved a back in site, but emailed to hopefully get a pull through. Got a quick reply, and all taken care of."
5. Cave Campground
7 ReviewsOld Station, CA1 mileWebsite+1 (530) 336-5521"Located along the banks of Hat Creek this is a place for those who like to fish. Cross the road and you will find a Lava Cave to explore. Down the road is historic Burney Falls."
"Location is close to local store. Very popular spot for fishing. Normally sites are hard to get on the weekends or holiday weekends"
6. Hat Creek Dispersed
5 ReviewsOld Station, CA1 mileWebsite+1 (530) 335-7517"This spot is close to the road, but the drive does run parallel. I have a 4x4 Tacoma and I found it a little difficult initially to navigate past the first hill."
"Take creek trail. Bathrooms, garbage, water available at main campground. 1 bar lte AT&T."
7. Summit Lake South — Lassen Volcanic National Park
8 ReviewsMineral, CA13 milesWebsite+1 (530) 595-6121$22 / night
"Like its sister site to the north, this camp site is next to Lassen’s Summit Lake at approximately 7000 feet."
"Summit lake is a great place to hang. There are campgrounds on either side of the lake and this one is the more primate of the two - no flush toilets. "
8. Summit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park
7 ReviewsMineral, CA13 milesWebsite+1 (530) 595-6121$24 / night
"Our decision for our final resting place -pun intended- was situated between two rocks on the flattest stony ground we could find. We had heard gusts could reach 70 mph at night."
"We stayed here two nights after spending one night at the larger Manzanita Lake CG. The are two loops and about 40 sites. There is also a South Summit Lake CG."
9. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground
42 ReviewsCassel, CA26 milesWebsite+1 (530) 335-2777$35 - $70 / night
"This is one of my favorite campsites in California. There all the falls, which are beautiful, the lake for swimming and water sports and lots of hiking trails."
"Lake to swim and boat in, waterfall short walk, General store with everything you can imagine and firewood, close by a town where you can eat out."
10. Bridge Campground
3 ReviewsOld Station, CA4 milesWebsite+1 (530) 336-5521"Pleasant campground with a beautiful creek along the roadside . We have chosen a site close enough to the creek so that we can hear it."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Old Station, CA
544 Reviews of 127 Old Station Campgrounds
- SStephanie I.
ScoutBig Pine Dispersed Camping
Great Dispersed spots
Plenty of dispersed camping along the creek just south of Big Pine Campground. We found a could spots that our 38ft fifth wheel could fit, and many spots for smaller rigs. Water, dump, and trash are available at Old Station Visitor Information Center just north (RV sewer dump closes mid October)
- Patricia O.Guide
Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Best in Lassen
This is my favorite campground in Lassen because it is not crowded and the sites are decent sized. It's right by Cinder Cone (amazing views up top), Butte Lake and many nice hiking destinations. Bear boxes (yes, you need to use them), toilets, running water (though you need to check late season). It is a gravel road. There is a boat launch for kayaks and canoes..
This campground is 45 minutes from the main park road, so plan accordingly. If you stop at Hat Creek Rim Overlook on the way by, there is cell reception. Firewood and supplies are available at Old Station.
MarinMaverick
LegendCave Campground
Fishing and Caving Together!
Located along the banks of Hat Creek this is a place for those who like to fish. Cross the road and you will find a Lava Cave to explore. Down the road is historic Burney Falls. This campground is my favorite along Hat Creek.
These sites have the usual amenitites - table, fire ring & food storage. Many are right on the creek itself. They are well spaced for privacy and the campground is not that big. Some of the sites are right on the road which can get noisy with the trucks. Try to get one back by the creek.
If you feel up to it the Pacific Crest Trail is nearby and you can do a leg.
There are showers down the road for rent in Old Station.
Julie I.GuideMcArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground
Beautiful falls, tiny park
Falls were gorgeous. Rum trail is an easy little walk (largely paved). Large picnic area. Not much else to do in the park but good stop if you are thru hiking the PCT.
Bathrooms were clean, flush toilets, hot showers. NO cell service. Had a little camp shop.
NOT a very dog-friendly park, didn’t even see a pet area for them to get out and potty.
Cynthia K.LegendMt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA
Wonderful!
So, we already knew we were in trouble. Lassen Volcanic was closed(it was on fire), which is the whole reason we were here. Lots of smoke, but the campground wasn't in danger. We came in anyway. This was the last stop before we started home.
The campground had a lot of cancellations, so it was unusually quiet. That didn't bother us! We had a back in site- 33. The best site in the campground! It's close to the dog park if you have a dog.
The bathroom/shower is 3 sites down. Very clean.
Also close to the walking trail, basketball/volleyball courts& a neat tree swing. All this is under tall pines. This isn't a large campground, but it's VERY nice. Lots of trees& shady. Has a gift shop at the office.
The pool was open. Lots of hornets& 2 people got stung while in the pool. They have traps out, but the hornets are persistent!
Laundry I didn't use, but it's there if you need it. Everything was very clean. Service was friendly.
So, this is a good base for Lassen Volcanic. Since we couldn't go, there's other things to see. McArthur Burney Falls is a bit of a drive, but well worth it. We also stopped at Subway Cave, which we loved& Hat Creek Rim Overlook(which was a waste of time with the smoke). The rest of the day we chilled at the pool! We will definitely be back someday to see Lassen!
- Pat S.Scout
Rocky Point Campground - Lake Almanor
Beautiful, Good fishing, great swimming & boatingwe
We have been going here for years. The spaces are large, sunny and shaded with lovely trees and all within walking distance from the lake. Staff is friendly and helpful and the park is always clean. Love the fishing, swimming and hiking. Beautiful views of the mountains and lake any direction. Family and pet friendly at a reasonable cost.
Grant M.
RangerSacramento River RV Park
Friendly Campground
This has been one of the loveliest RV parks we’ve stayed at. We stayed here for almost 3 months, as many others do. Most of the residents are contract workers staying short- to long-term, but the park is also friendly for weekend and overnight stays with select spots available.
I give this place 5 stars because of the respectfulness of both the residents and the staff, along with how well maintained everything is. It’s more campground-sized, but the amenities are kept up very well. The bathrooms were cleaned regularly, the laundry room was nice, and they also have private shower rooms.
The pool was not operating while we were here, but they were actively working on getting it ready for the summer. Since we have a child, we appreciated the playground area and how family-friendly the park felt. The other kids staying here could safely play together and enjoy the space.
There’s also a central activities room with a small gym area, kitchen, and common hangout space, which was nice to have. The fenced dog park was another huge plus and gave our dog room to run around.
The setting by the river is beautiful, there’s good shade throughout the park, and the lots are laid out nicely for pulling in and parking. You can tell by the type of crowd here that it’s a very safe and respectful place with very little trouble.
The location is also convenient — just one exit off Interstate 5 near Costco.
We previously stayed at another RV park in central Redding near the river that cost nearly the same monthly rate, but we genuinely enjoyed spending time at this park, even during the day.
One significant downside is the noise. Interstate 5 to the east is loud, and the wood mill to the west creates constant background noise as well. The silver lining is that you rarely hear your neighbors because of it.
Lastly, if you’re looking for a longer-term stay, we found the application process here much easier than at most other parks. For healthcare contract workers especially, they seem to expedite the process and limit some of the background check and credit score requirements that many parks require.
Kay C.
TravelerMcArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground
Love Burney Falls......
Nice state park and so much to see and do in the area. Burney Falls is gorgeous. The only thing I didn’t like was the dirt..lol. This area is made from diatomaceous earth and every step you take,a little poof of dust rises up. I must have washed my feet 2 dozen times in one day. If you have pets, be carefull if they come into your tent or RV, you’ll have dust everywhere.
Guide to Old Station
Camping options near Old Station sit between 4,300 and 7,000 feet elevation in the southern Cascade Mountain range. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F during days and drop to 45°F at night. The volcanic landscape creates unique camping conditions with pumice soil that drains quickly after rain but can become dusty during dry periods.
What to do
Volcanic exploration: 7-mile drive from Cave Campground to the Subway Cave lava tube, where temperatures stay around 46°F year-round. "Subway cave is across the street and really cool to explore," notes Andrea R., who adds the campground is "nice to find thru-hikers from the PCT out wandering in the park."
Fishing at multiple creek spots: Rancheria RV Park (now a KOA) offers catch-and-release fishing in their central lake. "Many of the RVs seem to have been there for some time, everyone was very friendly," reports Steven H., who visited for a 3-night camping trip.
Mount Lassen summit hike: A challenging 3-hour ascent from Summit Lake North Campground that rewards with Mars-like terrain at the peak. David K. describes, "The barren summit itself looked like the surface of Mars. We surveyed the area for our would-be campsite. The final trek to the topmost part left us with little time to set up camp."
Dragonfly watching by the water: The pond at Burney Falls/Hat Creek KOA hosts colorful insects. Tracy K. observed "a lovely large pond/lake that had geese and dozens of pretty colored dragonflies flying about. If there were mosquitoes, didn't see them! These dragonflies looked well-fed!"
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Big Pine Dispersed Camping offers secluded spots along Hat Creek. Bruce E. calls it the "Best dispersed camping near Lassen. Area is clean w/ amazing creek side sites, fire pits, and plenty of space between. Nice and quite, other than the beautiful sounds of the babbling creek & birds."
Lake activities: Summit Lake North provides a shallow lake perfect for families. Corinna B. describes it as a "totally awesome lake that's safely swimmable for kiddos that's also available for day-use. Flush toilets (always a plus). Enough to do either at the campground or nearby to keep kiddos busy for several days."
Wildlife watching: Cave Campground brings nature close, with fish in Hat Creek and surrounding forest habitats. MarinMaverick says, "Located along the banks of Hat Creek this is a place for those who like to fish. These sites have the usual amenities - table, fire ring & food storage. Many are right on the creek itself."
Less crowded alternatives: When park campgrounds fill up, nearby options often have space. "We were there on Labor day weekend, and butte lake campground down the road in the National Park Proper was PACKED... but this little spot just a 10 min drive away was almost abandoned," Mark R. reports about Butte Creek Campground.
What you should know
Winter closures affect access: Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally between April and October. Summit Lake campgrounds are only open "late June-late Sept" due to high elevation snow.
Cell service limitations: Don't count on connectivity at most sites. At Manzanita Lake Campground, Marcus K. notes, "Also, no cell service but campground is sparsely tree covered. We were able to use Starlink just fine at our site."
Mosquito presence: Insects can be abundant near water sources during summer. Kate A. warns about Summit Lake North: "There's a beautiful view here, and a lot of peace and solitude- as long as you're willing to share the space with mosquitos!"
Temperature fluctuations: Prepare for cold nights even in summer. At higher elevations like Summit Lake, temperatures can drop dramatically after sunset. One camper at Manzanita Lake reported "It got real cold, like 27 degrees at night in early sept there!"
Tips for camping with families
Look for designated swimming areas: Summit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park offers kid-friendly water access. "Totally awesome lake that's safely swimmable for kiddos that's also available for day-use," notes Corinna B., who recommends the north side for its "nice little beach/swimming area."
Bring bikes for kids: Manzanita Lake Campground's layout works well for children's recreation. Celina M. observes, "Manzanita Lake is a really family friendly campground. It's great seeing the kids ride around the loop on their bicycles and scooters."
Check for bathroom types: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. Celina M. notes at Manzanita Lake, "There are both plumbed and vault bathrooms, but there is no electricity—so wear a headlamp to the bathroom at night."
Consider pet-friendly creek access: Big Pine Dispersed Camping offers excellent water access for families with dogs. Christine M. shares, "Right next to the creek and big spots! Our motorhome drove down here just fine. Caught a bunch of trout in the creek and had an absolute blast. Quiet and safe and lots of shade."
Tips from RVers
Plan for uneven sites: Many campgrounds have sloped parking pads. Jason G. notes about Summit Lake South, "Many of the parking pads are at extreme angles, and would NOT be usable for folks with a roof-top tent, such as myself. I got lucky and the spot I booked just happened to be one of the flat ones."
Look for pull-through options: Some campgrounds offer easier access sites. Outdoordude D. shares about Hat Creek Resort & RV Park: "Had originally reserved a back in site, but emailed to hopefully get a pull through. Got a quick reply, and all taken care of."
Consider electricity needs: Most national forest and national park campgrounds lack hookups. For those requiring power, Hat Creek Resort & RV Park offers full hookups right along the creek. Jason D. reports, "We got a spot right on the water. The spots had a bunch of space between them and you had a feeling of privacy."
Check road conditions for dispersed camping: Some free sites require appropriate vehicles. At Hat Creek Dispersed camping, Christopher E. advises, "Road is rough only to top then levels out. Footbridge to main campground found midway in creek."
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