Hat Creek, CA
- Elevation
- 3,301 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Hat Creek is a tiny, peaceful mountain community tucked into eastern Shasta County, about 75 miles east of Redding. Known for world-class trout fishing and stunning volcanic scenery, it sits right on the doorstep of Lassen Volcanic National Park and McArthur-Burney Falls. Between quiet forest roads, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Allen Telescope Array scanning the skies, it offers an exceptionally tranquil slice of Northern California living.
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