Spring Creek View
SPRING CREEK Trail
SPRING CREEK Entrance
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SPRING CREEK

Available sites

16 total sites

About Spring Creek

Spring Creek Campground (5.8 ft) 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. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 16 ft · Paved
⛺ 035, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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.

Review Summary

4.2
96 reviews
5
57.3%
55
4
24.0%
23
3
8.3%
8
2
5.2%
5
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5.2%
5

Lee J

Verified

June 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

4

There is evidence of the fire in the area, but the campground is still pretty. We were in the second loop and a generator that provides water pressure for the campground ran most of our second day there and all night until someone turned it off the next morning.

Lee J

Verified

June 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

4

There is evidence of the fire in the area, but the campground is still pretty. We were in the second loop and a generator that provides water pressure for the campground ran most of our second day there and all night until someone turned it off the next morning.

Ronald W

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

5

I have to commend the campground host(s) at Spring Creek Campground! We stayed there the Monday after July 4th Weekend. One would expect the place would’ve been a mess, due to the extremely high volume of campers and their respective vehicles packed in the campground like sardines. I only say this because that’s what we heard from campers that stayed there over the Independence Day Weekend. However, the campground and proximity around the area we’re absolutely spotless. The restroom facilities were clean and aromatically fresh. Our name was on signage stating the site was reserved and it was nice that this was all done in advance of the reservation.

Ronald W

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

5

I have to commend the campground host(s) at Spring Creek Campground! We stayed there the Monday after July 4th Weekend. One would expect the place would’ve been a mess, due to the extremely high volume of campers and their respective vehicles packed in the campground like sardines. I only say this because that’s what we heard from campers that stayed there over the Independence Day Weekend. However, the campground and proximity around the area we’re absolutely spotless. The restroom facilities were clean and aromatically fresh. Our name was on signage stating the site was reserved and it was nice that this was all done in advance of the reservation.

Lukasz W

Verified

July 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

2

Site 22 has some serious downsides. Please note the "Shade: Full" for that site is a complete lie. There's barely any shade there between 9AM until 7:30PM in July. There might have been more before, but it's been a while since the fire that went through the campground and around so an update to the site description is due. The 2 vehicles are indeed able to fit on the parking pad, the second vehicle costs additional $8 a night though. The rate is nowhere to be found outside of camping (it is posted at the entrance though). Site 22 is also lacking flat spots suitable for more/bigger tents (and it's "rated" for 8 people). There's one that can barely fit a 6-people right next to parking pad, but that's about it. Even the table/fire area has a slight slope to it. There's also a pump building about 70 ft from the campsite that is loud when running. If it's running late in the evening - go to the host to stop it.

On the upside - the toilets are cleaned and resupplied daily, the water faucet is close and the lake is 3 minutes downhill. Even though your neighbors seem to be close we never heard anyone.

Lukasz W

Verified

July 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

2

Site 22 has some serious downsides. Please note the "Shade: Full" for that site is a complete lie. There's barely any shade there between 9AM until 7:30PM in July. There might have been more before, but it's been a while since the fire that went through the campground and around so an update to the site description is due. The 2 vehicles are indeed able to fit on the parking pad, the second vehicle costs additional $8 a night though. The rate is nowhere to be found outside of camping (it is posted at the entrance though). Site 22 is also lacking flat spots suitable for more/bigger tents (and it's "rated" for 8 people). There's one that can barely fit a 6-people right next to parking pad, but that's about it. Even the table/fire area has a slight slope to it. There's also a pump building about 70 ft from the campsite that is loud when running. If it's running late in the evening - go to the host to stop it.

On the upside - the toilets are cleaned and resupplied daily, the water faucet is close and the lake is 3 minutes downhill. Even though your neighbors seem to be close we never heard anyone.

Diann J

Verified

July 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

4

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

Verified

July 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

4

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.

Jim B

Verified

August 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

5

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

Verified

August 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SPRING CREEK

5

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.

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.

Nearest town

Blairsden, CA - 37 mi

About 46 min to downtown

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: October 23, 2026

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