Nature Unlimited

Mill Creek Resort is one of the best-kept secrets in all of Northern California. We are completely surrounded by Lassen National Forest with Mill Creek as our boundary to the south. Take a short steep trail from our campground to take a dip in the creek or fish in its cool waters. Lassen Volcanic National Park is the birthplace of our namesake, Mill Creek, and the unique geothermal and volcanic activity of Lassen has been drawing people here for thousands of years. Lake Almanor to the east is a 1.3 million acre reservoir that’s popular with water-skiers and fishermen alike. 

As white settlers moved west, the hard truth is that they drew imaginary lines and stole the land from local Native Americans. These people lived here and relied on it for their survival for thousands of years. The land that we now know as Lassen was, and still is, home to a diverse Native American population. The four distinct tribes that moved from the valley floor to the mountains with the seasons are the Atsugewi, Yana, Yahi, and Maidu tribes. The descendants of these original people include the nearby Pit River Tribe, Susanville Indian Rancheria, Greenville Rancheria, Enterprise Rancheria, and Redding Rancheria. The Native American name for what we now know as Mount Lassen was Kohm Yah-mah-nee, meaning “Snowy Mountain” in Mountain Maidu. This is also the name of the visitor center in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the first facility to be named in a Native language.

We intend to treat our land and Mother Earth with the utmost respect she deserves, and we do our part to try and leave it a little better than we found it. As outdoor lovers, our priority is to protect what we have for generations to come. Learn more about Leave No Trace at lnt.org and the local Native American people here.

Things to do while visiting Mill Creek are limitless. Whether you want to do “nothing” at all or you want to test your limits, you’re sure to find that and everything in between. Hike, bike, swim, fish, ski, and chase waterfalls and wildflowers. Or grab a blanket and head outside to just sit with the forest. We could all learn a lot from the trees and the birds. Watch the world wake up with the sunrise or see the sky become illuminated by billions of stars in our dark night skies.

Hiking

Bag every peak in Lassen or simply just take a walk; there's something for everyone around every bend.

Flora & Fauna

Get to know the many species of plants and animals that call Lassen home. Don’t forget to bring your field guides!

Fun on the Water

Swim, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, fish, ski, and float on any of the area’s many waterways.

Lassen Sightseeing Tours

Lassen Sightseeing Tours wants to maximize your time at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Leave the planning and driving to them as you board the open-air van and step inside the majestic and ever-changing world we call Lassen Volcanic National Park. Let them whisk you away to all of the must-see sites the National Park has to offer.

Cycling

Bring your bike or rent one locally. Lassen boasts hundreds of miles for both road cycling and mountain biking.

Winter Activities

Beat the crowds by visiting during the winter. Opportunities to snowshoe, ski, and sled in, and out, of the park.

Golf

Three premier golf courses on the west and east sides of Lake Almanor just 35 miles away.

Fishing

Lassen’s rivers, lakes, and creeks, including the Pristine Waterway of Mill Creek, are a fisherman’s paradise.

Horseback Riding

Lassen National Forest has hundreds of miles of trail for riding and local guides (and horses) for hire.

All things lassen

Come enjoy the least crowded National Park in California and find out why it’s our favorite.