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Kings Creek Picnic Area
A scenic picnic area with restrooms.
Plan Around Kings Creek Picnic Area
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Kings Creek Picnic Area Details
Kings Creek Picnic Area is accessible off the main park road and is a great place to stop for those exploring the park by car. The picnic area has level parking, handicapped-accessible restrooms, and picnic tables. Kings Creek lies 17 miles from the northwest entrance, about 12 miles from the southwest entrance, and is also the start for a few different trails. The view is pretty nice from the picnic area as well, so don't leave your camera in the car.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kings Creek Picnic Area
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0.2 mi away
Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail
Check out the rising gas bubbles and flora and fauna along the shores of Cold Boiling Lake.
0.9 mi away
Kings Creek Falls Trail
A three-mile round-trip hike to a roaring waterfall.
1.1 mi away
Terrace, Shadow, and Cliff Lakes Trails
A moderate day hike that will take you up into an alpine lake basin.
1.3 mi away
Bumpass Hell
This 16-acre area in Lesson Volcanic National Park is a bubbling and hissy landscape of boiling hot springs.
1.7 mi away
Lake Helen
A must-see glacial lake located at the base of Lassen Peak.
