USDA Forest Service · California
Spring Creek
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 56
- Hookups
- 34 no hookups
- Season
- May 23 to September 28
- Max RV length
- 49 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,633 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SPRING CR CG (NFSR 24N78) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Plumas National Forest
- Nearest town
- BLAIRSDEN
- Address
- PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT, BLAIRSDEN, CA, 96103
- Phone
- 530-836-2575
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
50 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 23° | 4° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 23° | 2° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 25° | 3° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 31° | 10° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 41° | 27° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 48° | 33° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 56° | 45° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 56° | 51° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 50° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 39° | 27° | 77° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 30° | 10° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 24° | 7° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA) · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 67 sites
- Frenchman · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 65 sites
- Cottonwood (Ca) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 26 sites
- Chilcoot · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 40 sites
- Meadow View Family Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 9 sites
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