About Wild Plum
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (158)
What Guests Are Saying
Wild Plum Campground is praised for its beautiful and peaceful setting, with clean facilities and helpful camp hosts. Visitors enjoy the well-organized layout, proximity to hiking trails, and the tranquil ambiance provided by the nearby creek. While some concerns about bear activity and the availability of potable water were noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Wild Plum Campground is praised for its beautiful and peaceful setting, with clean facilities and helpful camp hosts. Visitors enjoy the well-organized layout, proximity to hiking trails, and the tranquil ambiance provided by the nearby creek. While some concerns about bear activity and the availability of potable water were noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Doniece M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Great campground! Nice creek to wade in. Sites are shaded and not too close.
jessica r
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Such a beautiful site with a forest right behind to explore and a river to swim in!
Aliece C
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
The bathrooms were horrible… the forestry came 2 times in a 5day period.. it appears that they’ve not been dumped in A couple of years. We had to clean them our selfs ..we had a group of 20 + people. The smell was awful. Stitch all over the campground . Come on …we pay good money …take care of your stuff. We went to dump in logenville. Pay 10.00 ( which we are not opposed to at all.) But ..no water to clean out .. and it states you must Hose down…ok…the water sources are not working… California … bad … take care of our parks. Go to Oregon and Washington.. beautiful… and taken care of.. California.. take note. Tired of paying good money in California parks …
Marty O
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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Khriszha Q
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Love this campground! This was our first time camping at Wildplum and if we knew about it before, we would've come prepared! First of all, the campground is next to a creek with a bunch of swimming holes. Perfect for the kids! Although our campsite is not next to the creek, it only takes us 5 mins to walk down to one of the swimming holes by the entrance. The campsites are pretty spacious and surrounded with a lot of pine trees. Plenty of shades and absolutely beautiful! In addition, there is a secret waterfall and beautiful swimming hole 3 mins drive from the campground. The water is cold but it's so refreshing swimming there to cool off from the summer heat. The only con is that the toilets are vault toilets, very few water spigot around the campsite and no shower. So if you are a shower person like me, be prepared to bring your own portable shower and toilet. On a good note, the host cleans the restroom daily. Will definitely camp here again!
david p
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
This is a good, clean scenic and shady campground on a pretty little creek. I camped her because of the great fishing in the area. My only criticism is the Restrooms need more frequent maintenance and cleaning. They were quite disgusting and foul odors were noticed even when at campsite. I even took to relieving myself far outside the campground on hikes it was so bad. Please fix this gross problem and all is well.
Hannah C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
we have been going to Wild Plum annually for more than 35 years. And will continue this tradition. I am aware the 2021 camp host was unable to complete his/her summer duties due to a medical emergency. Unfortunately the Forest Service had to step in to fulfil some of the host's duties. They clearly are understaffed at best and were not able to provide a even a semi-clean environment. Why the Forest Service didn't contact with someone local to fill in is beyond my comprehension. Sierra City has several establishments that somehow keep their cabins, motels & restaurants clean. The bathrooms were filthy and lacking basic supplies - days with no toilet paper, filthy floors, gross fly paper that had not been replaced. When I asked Forest Service staff to hose out or sweep I was told they didn't have a broom or a hose. Perhaps management should have made sure staff had basic cleaning supplies.
So - if you're going to Wild Plum in 2021: with the exception of the pit toilets, it's a fabulous campground, Haypress Creek is wonderful for wading & fishing, lots of incredible hiking in the area. Just bring an extra roll of TP & maybe a broom.
Charles J
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Clean and quiet. Beautiful area.
Dianne S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Go to the visitor center in town for info. Follow the guidelines for fire safety and restroom use. Be respectful of nature and other campers. Try Wild Plum Loop Trail. Kentucky Mine. Swim at Sand Pond. Get ice cream at Bassets. Take the trail up to the Buttes.
Brett B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
The only downside was we had to switch campsites twice in 4 nights but that was our fault for waiting so long to reserve sites. All three sites were great. The campsite is clean, the sites are well maintained and this campsite is conveniently close to Sierra City for any needs and great burgers. It’s also really close to our favorite swimming hole.
All that to say, you should never book to stay here, you should go to Tahoe instead. 😊
I’m all seriousness, this is my favorite place in the world and if you want to camp vs staying in a lodge, Wild Plum is a great choice.
Location Wild Plum
Address:
Yuba River Ranger District
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Sierra City travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about a half a mile, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 miles. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.
Fromk Sierraville travel south (west) on Highway 49 for 21 miles, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 miles. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5668 / -120.603
Elevation: 1339 feet
Policies & Rules
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In accordance with standard industry practices, we will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the 'second vehicle' in each single family campsite, and on the 'third and fourth vehicle' in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers |
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Utility hookups and showers are not available |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD). |
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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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No Show Policy
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