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Plumas National Forest Spring Creek Campground

Chilcoot, CA

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 10, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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

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Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Major Issues

Average 0.6 of 4 bars · 40 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.

  • Verizon

    Major Issues

    0.8/4

    16 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.3/4

    18 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    0.8/4

    6 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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