Battle Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $18 per night. Battle Creek is a National Forest campground near Tehama, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,800 ft
40.3501, -121.6285 in Tehama. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Battle Creek?
No. Battle Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Battle Creek?
Camping at Battle Creek costs Single Site: $18 per night.
Is there drinking water at Battle Creek?
Yes, Battle Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Battle Creek?
Battle Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Battle Creek
Hole in the Ground 
Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Tehama and campgrounds in Tehama.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30