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Campground
Spanish Creek Campground
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River.
Spanish Creek campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available.
Spanish Creek is in the Feather River Canyon, at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.026944° N
- Longitude
- 120.964444° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Picnic table
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Parking
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 99 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is right on Spanish Creek with a very popular swimming hole. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.
Facilities
Spanish Creek campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. A full-service store, gas and phone service is available less than 10 miles away.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground. The river and nearby Spanish Creek are also popular for swimming and wading activities.
Natural Features
This campground is located in the Plumas National Forest, which is attractive to outdoor enthusiasts because of its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. Spanish Creek is in the Feather River Canyon, at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Within the Plumas National Forest, Spanish Creek campground is just a few short miles from Indian Falls. This is one attraction not to miss. Some have said that the mist created by the falls resembles a feather -- thus naming the Feather River. Just southeast on Highway 70 from Spanish Creek Campground is the quaint high Sierra town of Quincy. We recommend walking around the town if you get a chance. Very close to the campground is the Butterfly Valley Botanical Area. This is also a neat spot to explore. Before you get to the town of Quincy you will pass the Mount Hough Ranger District - a wonderful stop to discover more information about local area attractions.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Water SportsTubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Handicap Access
- Parking
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
20 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 99 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 5 flagged accessible
Group Standard Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 25
- Maximum vehicles
- 6
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Reservation cutoff
- 2 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 25 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 6 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Spanish Creek Campground's official facility record states: Bears frequent the area; visitors must follow all food storage and garbage regulations.
- Fire and stove use
- Spanish Creek Campground's official facility record states: Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 27, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 23, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 28, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $80 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $35 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign.
- Cell phone service is unreliable.
- Bears frequent the area; visitors must follow all food storage and garbage regulations.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from a Campground Host.
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
- There is no burn damage at this location.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Oroville, travel east on Highway 70 for 75 miles. The turnoff to the campground is two miles past Highway 89. From Quincy, travel west on Highway 70 for 8 miles. Campground is across the Spanish Creek bridge.
Facility contact
530-283-0555