Hobo Camp Day Use Area
The Hobo Camp Day use area entrance Gate and restroom is currently CLOSED for the winter season. Visitors can walk in. The restroom along the trail is open. Please use the Depot, Miller or Devils Corral Trailhead to access the Non-Motorized Trail.
Overview
The Hobo Camp Trailhead offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, along with providing a picnic area featuring 12 sites equipped with tables, fire rings, barbeques, and a double vault toilet. It is a popular spot for picnics, swimming, and fishing, serving as the starting point for excursions on the 25-mile Bizz Johnson Trail and the 7-mile South Side Trail leading to Devil’s Corral trailhead on the Bizz Johnson Trail. This location also connects to the Bizz Johnson Trail at 2 and 4 miles west of the Hobo Camp trailhead. Situated 0.6 miles west of Susanville on the Bizz Johnson Trail, most visitors drive to access the trailhead and picnic area.
For those traveling from Susanville’s Main Street, proceed south on South Weatherlow Street for 0.15 miles, crossing the Susan River where the road becomes Richmond Road. Continue south for 0.3 miles, passing the Susanville Railroad Depot and the caboose located at the eastern end of the Bizz Johnson Trail. Travel an additional 0.15 miles south, ascending a small rise, then turn right onto South Street and follow for 0.25 miles until reaching Hobo Camp Road. Turn right and travel 0.5 miles to Hobo Camp. Vehicles pulling horse trailers and larger rigs park at the first designated parking area on the right, while regular-sized vehicles continue downhill to park near the picnic area. There is a wheelchair-accessible gravel trail stretching 0.1 mile through the picnic area, connecting to the Bizz Johnson Trail.
Hobo Camp operates from May through mid-November. Access to the site is gated and closed at nightfall, reopening at 8 am.
Trail Information
There are no fees required. Recreation opportunities include: Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding (for those who own or bring their own), Fishing, Swimming, Cross-country skiing, Snowmobile riding (west of Devils Corral only), Wildflower viewing, Wildlife viewing, Bird watching and Dog walking
See more photos of the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail
Trail Information
To protect natural resources and provide a safe recreation experience for all, certain regulations are in effect along the trail. Please obey posted signs and share the trails
Help prevent trail damage during wet or muddy conditions. Please stay off the trail when it is wet or muddy to avoid leaving deep bike ruts, deep footprints, and deep holes from horse hooves.
Trailheads
For more information about the Bizz Johnson Trail or other Trailheads along the Bizz click the links below.
Events
The BLM and Susanville Indian Rancheria will present the annual Annual Public Archaeology Day. Bring the whole family to learn about the history and prehistory of northeastern California. For more information please contact the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office at 530-257-0456 or for more specific information contact Marilla Martin at 530-252-5307.
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Directions
from Susanville’s Main Street, proceed south on South Weatherlow Street for 0.15 miles, crossing the Susan River where the road becomes Richmond Road. Continue south for 0.3 miles, passing the Susanville Railroad Depot and the caboose located at the eastern end of the Bizz Johnson Trail. Travel an additional 0.15 miles south, ascending a small rise, then turn right onto South Street and follow for 0.25 miles until reaching Hobo Camp Road. Turn right and travel 0.5 miles to Hobo Camp.