Spring Creek
Spring Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.89583, -120.17639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-836-2575
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Spring Creek
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 val
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 96 designated routes (249 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek Family Cg. | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA) | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Frenchman lake campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Big Cove | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Ross Camp | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.