Elam
Elam is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.24605, -121.44891
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lassen/recarea/?recid=11302
About Elam
Elam is a developed campground along upper Deer Creek with 12 designated sites; most can accommodate a small to medium size RV. Fire rings and tables provided. Elam campground is situated along Deer Creek at the confluence with Elam Creek. Elam Campground is a very popular destination for stream anglers hoping to catch a limit of trout. Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout during the summer months.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Almanor Rv Dump Station · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 311 designated routes (436 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elam Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elam Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Alder Creek | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Alder Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Gurnsey Creek Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Gurnsey Creek | National forest group campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.