Spring Creek

Show on map 530-836-2575 james.bradeen@usda.gov

PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT, PO BOX 7
BLAIRSDEN, CA 96103

Overview

Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake. The landscape provides a magnificent backdrop for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers 35 camp sites with 12 sites available for reservation.

Recreation

During summer, the campground offers a variety of outdoor experiences including hiking, biking, picnicking and hunting. The nearby lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. The expansive road system in Plumas National Forest is a great location for exploration and sightseeing.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, including one accessible site (#23). The campground has paved roads and paved parking pads. Host, water and garbage service are provided during peak camping season. Two group campsites are available. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Bear resistant lockers are not provided. Campground host, paved roads Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

This campground is at the interface between mountains and high desert and between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. Ancient lava that flowed across the land has been eroded by creeks forming interesting landscapes.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.

Nearby Attractions

Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area

Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada

Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton

Camp site features

Across 34 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 34 sites
Picnic table: all 34 sites
Pets allowed: all 34 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 34 sites
Longest RV: 1 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 18.2 mi · Bordertown RV Resort

Directions

From Reno, travel north on Highway 395. Turn west on Highway 70 and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284, travel 8 miles to the Frenchman Lake Reservoir, turn right, cross the dam, and travel 2 miles to the Spring Creek Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Michelle H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Site 35 is absolutely amazing! Chuck is such a great Camp Host. The bathrooms are always kept clean as long as people are respectful. The facility was quiet and well maintained. The bear boxes were clean, and the tables were well maintained. I believe they were actually redoing all the tables towards the end of this season! Highly recommend camping at Spring Creek!

Melissa E

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great spot we love it. Host was a pleasure.

Crystal B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Would be great to have bathroom plumbing but enjoyed our stay.

Leebernadette A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The camp site is very close to the water. You are right next to the rest room but because you are next to the restroom, you can smell it...that's the down side. Everything we perfect other than that

Abbie S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

First time camping here and it was great! Clean, quiet during quiet hours, a great time!

Michelle H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Chuck is such an amazing and professional, yet friendly camp host! The campground was very clean especially the bathrooms, and the camp community was very nice with abiding the rules and friendliness. Campsites are well maintained and clean.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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