Availability
Unnamed mapped stream or river is mapped at or near the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Badger Flat camp area
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
About this place
Badger Flat is an official itinerary area, permit zone, or source-backed named overnight reference represented by a reachable point on the pinned agency trail network in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
The marker is a route-access reference, not a tent pad. Move off the trail only where travel is permitted, remain inside the authorized zone, and choose a legal durable site under every current setback and closure.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Seasonal natural water nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Unnamed mapped stream or river is classified as intermittent and may be dry.
- Unnamed mapped stream or riverRiver or stream · at the camp areaSeasonal/intermittent — may be dry · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
No backcountry campfiresCampfires
Campfires, charcoal, and wood-burning or biomass stoves are prohibited in Lassen's backcountry and wilderness.
Backpacking stoves
Small gas or liquid-fuel stove allowed. Use only a small portable stove that burns gas or liquid fuel; biomass, wood, and charcoal devices are prohibited.
Permit
Lassen does not identify a separate California Campfire Permit for an allowed portable gas or liquid-fuel stove.
Current restrictions
Emergency restrictions can be stricter; check Lassen conditions and fire notices before departure.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Snow normally closes the through park highway to vehicles from roughly November through AprilPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Badger Flat is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Kings Creek Trailhead, Summit Lake Trailhead, Butte Lake Trailhead, and 2 more. Snow normally closes the through park highway to vehicles from roughly November through April. Remote Butte Lake, Juniper Lake, and Warner Valley roads also become snowbound and are not equivalent to winter trailhead access.
Before driving
Use Lassen's current road and oversnow reports. Closed vehicle roads can become winter ski or snowshoe routes, but summer mileage and services no longer apply.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Badger Flat camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Summit Lake Trailhead7.2 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Juniper Lake Trailhead10.8 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Kings Creek Trailhead12.1 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Warner Valley Trailhead12.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Butte Lake Trailhead15.6 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.561133° N
- Longitude
- 121.408818° W