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Campground
Spring Creek
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton During summer, the campground offers a variety of outdoor experiences including hiking, biking, picnicking and hunting.
Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake.
The campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, including one accessible site (#23).
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.895833° N
- Longitude
- 120.176389° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
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
- Firewood available
- ADA access
- Picnic table
- 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
- Sanitary dump
- Electric hookups
- Paved parking
- Paved roads
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 49 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water SportsJet Skiing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
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
- Dump station
- Electric hookups
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Firewood
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
34 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 1 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Management
22 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 1 ft
- Check-in
- 0:00 AM, 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- 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
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM, 0:00 AM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM, 0:00 AM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Spring Creek's official facility record states: All campsites are 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 28, 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 13, 2026 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 13, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 13, 2028 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 13, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 14, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
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.
- Electric hookups are not available.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
- Click here to learn more about the Plumas National Forest
- A variety of wildlife live in this area, including black bears. Before making a reservation, become aware of bear safety.
- Please go to the following link for more information: http://www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/Hiking_and_Camping/hiking_and_camping.html
- 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 purchased from the campground host. Firewood collection is allowed.
- Off road vehicles are not allowed on campground road
- Bear resistant lockers have been installed for the 2024 season
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
Getting there & contact
Official 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.
Facility contact
530-836-2575