Spring Creek

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Plumas National Forest Fees: Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. - Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only Status: closed Reservations: Click Here for important information you should know before making your reservation. - Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov 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.… Getting there: 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. Rules: - 14 day camping limit - 6 people per campsite, 12 people for double sites - 2 vehicles per campsite - OHV riding is not allowed: - Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware Phone: 530-836-2575 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232829 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: OIP

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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