Clear Creek, CA

Tucked into the pine-covered hills of Lassen County, Clear Creek is a quiet mountain neighborhood located about five miles outside Westwood along Highway 147. Sitting at nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, the small community is home to fewer than 200 residents who enjoy a peaceful, wooded setting shaped by fresh springs, a local pond, and evergreen forest. It offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with plenty of open mountain scenery right outside the doorstep.

Originally settled in the 1940s during the region's timber boom, the neighborhood consists of private homes tucked among the tall pines. Residents manage their own water system and local fire protection, heading into nearby Westwood or Chester for groceries, schools, and everyday errands. For anyone looking for a low-key retreat with crisp mountain air and close proximity to Lake Almanor, Clear Creek provides a peaceful place to put down roots.