About Spring Creek
Number of accommodations: 16
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful campsites near the lake, ideal for kayaking and enjoying scenic views, with well-maintained facilities and clean restrooms. Many guests appreciated the helpful camp host, Chuck, who contributed to a positive camping experience. However, some reported issues with specific sites, unpleasant odors near bathrooms, and noise from gas leaf blowers, suggesting improvements in waste management could enhance the experience further.
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful campsites near the lake, ideal for kayaking and enjoying scenic views, with well-maintained facilities and clean restrooms. Many guests appreciated the helpful camp host, Chuck, who contributed to a positive camping experience. However, some reported issues with specific sites, unpleasant odors near bathrooms, and noise from gas leaf blowers, suggesting improvements in waste management could enhance the experience further.
Review Summary
Barbara H
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Beautiful campsites right by the lake, easy to get our kayaks in and out of the water
Steven C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Camp spot was terrible, can’t remember the site, but it wasn’t good and won’t return there
Corina P
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Nice area but make sure you aren’t close to the bathrooms the smell was terrible and the last thing I wanted to smell in the morning while making breakfast
Ian T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Great campsite! We were site 12, which was good for 3 tent sites. Great views and camping expperience, only "issue" was the reservoir water/beach were pretty gross/dirty but was still nice to enjoy for short. periods/is great for kids. Overall, we had a great time!
Ivan R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Nice view
Cindy D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Overall the site was great. We had many sites for large family reunion. And it worked out well for everyone with tents and RVs.
Quinn S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Our camp host, Chuck, was great. Very helpful
and jovial. The facilities were clean. The campsite was nice.
William S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
The new camp host (at least new to me) was fabulous. He is very nice and was willing to help us in any way possible. I believe his name
is Chuck? He has a dog named chewy...
Suzanne B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
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Robert D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Site was well maintained. The restrooms were exceptionally clean, especially considering we arrived on Monday afternoon of the Labor Day weekend.
The only criticism I have is the use of gasoline leaf blowers by the camp host. I know the host works hard to keep the campsites in good order, and it really shows here, so this is not a criticism of the host at all.
Gas leaf blowers have been band in many cities because they are so annoying. The last place you expect to have to put up with a couple hours of that racket is at a National Forest campground!
Whomever decided gas leaf blowers would be a good idea for use in a National Forest campground really lacks even a rudimentary understand of what wilderness camping is all about.
Thank you to the host for doing a great job, but time to retire the leaf blowers!
Location Spring Creek
Address:
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8958 / -120.176
Elevation: 1716 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Electric hookups are not available. |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. |
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Click here to learn more about the Plumas National Forest |
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A variety of wildlife live in this area, including black bears. Before making a reservation, become aware of bear safety. |
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Please go to the following link for more information:http://www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/Hiking_and_Camping/hiking_and_camping.html |
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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. |
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Firewood Bundles are available for purchased from the campground host. Firewood collection is allowed. |
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Off road vehicles are not allowed on campground road |
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Bear resistant lockers have been installed for the 2024 season |
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Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon |
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Campground Map |
