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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (96)
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful campsites close to the lake, with well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts, particularly Chuck, who is noted for his professionalism and helpfulness. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the quiet atmosphere during designated hours. However, some guests have expressed concerns about noise from other campers and unpleasant smells near the restrooms, as well as the use of gas leaf blowers, which detracts from the natural experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful campsites close to the lake, with well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts, particularly Chuck, who is noted for his professionalism and helpfulness. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the quiet atmosphere during designated hours. However, some guests have expressed concerns about noise from other campers and unpleasant smells near the restrooms, as well as the use of gas leaf blowers, which detracts from the natural experience.
Review Summary
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.
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...
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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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!
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 & Directions for Spring Creek
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District, Blairsden, CA 96103 United States
Elevation: 1,716 ft
Getting There
From Reno, travel north on Highway 395. Turn west on Highway 70 and travel 5 mi to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284, travel 8 mi to the Frenchman Lake Reservoir, turn right, cross the dam, and travel 2 mi to the Spring Creek Campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Campsites can accommodate 2 vehicles; the first is included in the fee.
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited on campground roads.
Utilities
- No electric hookups are available at this campground.
Wildlife & food storage
- All food must be stored in approved containers due to bears in the area.
- Bear-resistant lockers will be available starting in the 2024 season.
General
- Click here to learn more about the Plumas National Forest
- A variety of wildlife live in this area, including black bears. Before making a reservation, become aware of bear safety.
- Please go to the following link for more information:http://www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/Hiking_and_Camping/hiking_and_camping.html
- Campground Map
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn on-site to protect forests.
- Firewood bundles can be purchased on-site, and collection is allowed.
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