Spring Creek

Plumas National Forest, CA · ≈29.7 mi to Sun Valley
Sites
34
Max rig
1 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
29.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and smaller rigs
  • Boating, fishing, and water sports
  • Hiking and wildlife viewing
  • Primitive camping with campfires

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • RVers needing electrical or water hookups
  • Visitors wanting close proximity to town

Connectivity

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What's here

34 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Sun Valley, ~29.7 miGet directions ↗

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Overview

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

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground