Wild Plum
Wild Plum is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.56681, -120.60276
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)478-6253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Wild Plum
Overview Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. this facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Wild Plum Loop Trail can be accessed from the campground. The 2.5-mile trail is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Haypress Trail. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is just two miles from the campground. A variety of lodging and dining options are available. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, many of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground's two smaller loops have paved roads and parking spurs; the larger upper loop has a gravel road and spurs. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of Haypress Creek. A forest of hardwood and pine trees covers the area, offering pleasant shade. Many rocks, from early gold dredging activity, cover the forest floor. Several sites overlook the creek. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Wild Plum Campground is located about 1 mile east of historic Sierra City which is on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near m
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 5.6 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 374 designated routes (459 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Plum Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sierra Skies RV Park | RV park | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Pierce Meadow | National forest camping area | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Loganville | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Loganville Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Milton Reservoir | National forest campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.