California Mountain Guest Ranch

Guest Ranch is surrounded by some of the finest fly-fishing in the West, including Hat Creek, Fall River, Pit River, McCloud River, Baum Lake, and Lake Britton. The local wild trout waters are world-famous! In fact, we are the closest accommodations to the Wild Trout Section of Hat Creek.  

Our expert guides are on hand to share their secret fishing sites. Beginner fishing lessons available.  We will happily book guides for you and best of all, we do not charge a booking fee. Did you forget your fishing license? Replacements are easily available in nearby Burney.

Do you have a question for our fishing guide?  Go ahead, ask!

Outdoor Activities

Although most of our guests choose to spend their days fishing, riding, and relaxing here at the ranch, the Intermountain Area abounds with other recreational activities. A challenging championship golf course is just 15 minutes away in Fall River Mills. Both Burney and Fall River Mills offer antique shops, fly shops, and gift boutiques. Mount Shasta, Lassen National Park and spectacular McArthur-Burney Falls State Park are also nearby. For those folks who enjoy Trap Shooting, bring your own gun and shells and visit the Fall River Gun Club.  The Club is less than 15 minutes away and offers a 5-station range and automatic launcher.  

For even more adventure, we can make arrangements for a whitewater rafting trip!  Your rafting guide can take you for a wet and wild (Class II and III rapids) ride - or if you're looking for something mild then consider an evening float.  Either way, it's a great way to see the area - bald eagles, otters and blue herons are spotted almost every time.

California Mountain Guest Ranch - Our Guest Ranch is the ideal Ranch for fishermen and their families. While Dad is out fishing, we will take care of the rest of the family. Available activities include guided trail rides, swimming pool, pool volleyball, pool table, ping-pong table, horseshoe pit, archery, whitewater rafting, hiking, ranch activities for the whole family, shopping, and golf.  Whether you are looking for a day filled with activities or a day of doing nothing at all, we have the perfect get-away for you.

We are centrally located in the Intermountain Area minutes from Hat Creek, Pit River, Fall River Mills, Crystal Lake, Lake Britton, Baum Lake, Big Lake, Burney Falls State Park, Lassen National Park, and Fall River Valley Golf Course.

Come enjoy the tranquility of nature with all the amenities of sophisticated living. AAA rates us 3 Diamonds.  

The air-conditioned main lodge is where all meals are served. The warm friendly atmosphere in the lodge provides the opportunity to relax with a book or perhaps a card game.  

Our spacious cedar cabins are tastefully appointed. Each suite has a private bath, air cooling system, refrigerator and television/vcr combo (no television reception, but free video library available).  Choose from suites with either king, queen or twin beds.  From the porch, you can enjoy views of the wildlife that frequents the casting pond.

We are open from April 1st through October 31st.

Contact us to secure your cabin and fishing trip.