WELCOME TO OLD STATION, CALIFORNIA
Gordon's Rim Rock Ranch is conveniently located in the heart of Old Station along beautiful Hat Creek. We're just a few miles between some of the best recreational areas Lassen has to offer! Besides the snow-sporting fun and the world-class trout fishing in Hat Creek, there is so much to see here! Just a few miles east, you’ll find the Subway Cave where all ages can easily walk through an amazing lava tube cave. To the west, you can enjoy Spattercone Nature Trail and more of Lassen’s beautiful recreational trails, creeks and historical landmarks. Also within short distances are McArthur-Burney Falls State Park, Thousand Lakes Wilderness, Caribou Wilderness Area, the Pacific Crest Trail and several campground and picnic areas. Come see us or call for info on all our area has to offer!
Things to do:
A short 30 minute drive to Burney Falls
EXPLORE THE AREA
Just 14 miles from the North Entrance to Lassen National Park
Burney Falls
The park's centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful. Additional water comes from springs, joining to create a mist-filled basin. Burney Creek originates from the park's underground springs and flows to Lake Britton, getting larger along the way to the majestic falls.
The park's landscape was created by volcanic activity as well as erosion from weather and streams. This volcanic region is surrounded by mountain peaks and is covered by black volcanic rock, or basalt. Created over a million years ago, the layered, porous basalt retains rainwater and snow melt, which forms a large underground reservoir.
Within the park, the water emerges as springs at and above Burney Falls, where it flows at 100 million gallons every day.
Burney Falls was named after pioneer settler Samuel Burney who lived in the area in the 1850s. The McArthurs were pioneer settlers who arrived in the late 1800s. Descendants were responsible for saving the waterfall and nearby land from development. They bought the property and gave it to the state as a gift in the 1920s.
Hat Creek in Shasta County, California originates in Lassen Volcanic National Park and flows through Lassen National Forest to Lake Britton near Burney. The creek is a tributary of the Pit River. Origin of Hat Creek Hat Creek begins as two forks on the eastern slopes of Lassen Peak The creek is fed by rain and snow that falls in the Pit River watershed Flow of Hat Creek Hat Creek flows northward through Lassen National Forest The creek flows into Lake Britton near Burney During high water, the creek flows continuously to Burney Falls During dry times, the creek may disappear upstream of Burney Falls Recreation in the Hat Creek area Fishing: Hat Creek is a world-renowned stream for fly-fishing Hiking: The Hat Creek Rim Overlook offers views of the valley Camping: There are seven campgrounds along Hat Creek Picnicking: There are four picnic areas along Hat Creek Wildlife viewing: Hat Creek is a hot spot for wildlife viewing Natural history: The Hat Creek area has lava tubes, dormant and extinct volcanoes, and fault lines Nearby attractions McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Burney Falls, Subway Cave, and West Prospect Fire Lookout.
Fishing
Hat Creek has been a favorite fishing and camping destination for decades. It’s the staple of Northern California stocked trout fishing for several reasons: it offers many miles of public access, heavy trout plants and the chance to catch trophy rainbows and brooks. Gordon’s Rim Rock Ranch is located
right on Hat Creek, with some of the best fishing
in Northern California. Also nearby is the springfed
Pit and Fall Rivers. There are also several lakes
nearby including Baum Lake, Butte Lake, Crater
Lake, Lake Britton and Battle Creek Reservoir,
which all provide great fishing experiences. Inside
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Manzanita Lake is
for those “catch-and-release” fishermen.
Hiking& Horseback Riding
Lassen National Park offers many hiking and horseback riding trails that wind through the forest and happen by crystal clear lakes and streams.
Subway Cave
Explore the underground world of a lava tube. The self-guided trail is approximately 1/3 mile long and the cave is completely dark, so don't forget to bring a flashlight.
The floor is rough and jagged so wear sturdy shoes. A light jacket will ward off the chill as the cave remains a cool 46 degrees F. Neither hardhats nor crawling is required!
Pets are not allowed.
