About Spring Creek
Number of accommodations: 16
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (86)
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful lakeside campsites with easy kayak access and great views, making it an enjoyable experience for families and groups. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, Chuck. However, some campers noted issues with specific sites, odors near bathrooms, and the use of gas leaf blowers, which could detract from the natural ambiance.
What Guests Are Saying
Spring Creek offers beautiful lakeside campsites with easy kayak access and great views, making it an enjoyable experience for families and groups. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, Chuck. However, some campers noted issues with specific sites, odors near bathrooms, and the use of gas leaf blowers, which could detract from the natural ambiance.
Review Summary
Andrea S
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
This is a wonderful area, very quiet, close to water and very clean. We love this campground.
Andrea S
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
This is a wonderful area, very quiet, close to water and very clean. We love this campground.
Lynette D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
We had our first family weekend camp out ever at Spring Creek last weekend. Our spots #7,8,and 9 were excellent. We had a beautiful view of the lake through the trees and enough room for everyone. The restroom was clean and close by. The downside was that there was no potable water available until the day we left. Also, the camp host seemed very irritated when she came around at 8pm to collect for our extra vehicles. We had all arrived by 6pm but she complained that she hated working at night. The next day we were informed by a park volunteer that we needed to cover our drink coolers. We were happy to comply but he also was very gruff and kept repeating stories of bears in other campgrounds. In summary, we were happy with the sites but the staff there seemed very angry.
Lynette D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
We had our first family weekend camp out ever at Spring Creek last weekend. Our spots #7,8,and 9 were excellent. We had a beautiful view of the lake through the trees and enough room for everyone. The restroom was clean and close by. The downside was that there was no potable water available until the day we left. Also, the camp host seemed very irritated when she came around at 8pm to collect for our extra vehicles. We had all arrived by 6pm but she complained that she hated working at night. The next day we were informed by a park volunteer that we needed to cover our drink coolers. We were happy to comply but he also was very gruff and kept repeating stories of bears in other campgrounds. In summary, we were happy with the sites but the staff there seemed very angry.
Amber R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Nice camp site, all things considered. The fire in 2021 is visible, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
Amber R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
Nice camp site, all things considered. The fire in 2021 is visible, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
Jim B
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
The camp host was very helpful and personal help me with my issues that I had keep them around and give him a bounce for what he does for you and the campers.
Jim B
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
The camp host was very helpful and personal help me with my issues that I had keep them around and give him a bounce for what he does for you and the campers.
Diann J
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
First, the site we booked unseen was awful, and we also encountered an animal abuser, all of which made that site unstayable. We contacted the camp host at Big Cove, who was single-handedly dealing with all 3 campgrounds at once. She was absolutely amazing to us and made our stay right. I want to say a big thank you to her! The Frenchman’s Lake area suffered a fire last year, and the scars are still very present, but this lake is very beautiful, restrooms were clean, sites were clean, and we enjoyed our stay once sorted out.
Diann J
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK
First, the site we booked unseen was awful, and we also encountered an animal abuser, all of which made that site unstayable. We contacted the camp host at Big Cove, who was single-handedly dealing with all 3 campgrounds at once. She was absolutely amazing to us and made our stay right. I want to say a big thank you to her! The Frenchman’s Lake area suffered a fire last year, and the scars are still very present, but this lake is very beautiful, restrooms were clean, sites were clean, and we enjoyed our stay once sorted out.
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
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
