OutReserve

Wild Plum

Sierra Buttes from Wild Plum
Haypress Creek
View of Sierra Buttes from Wild Plum Campground
Haypress Creek at Wild Plum
Wild Plum Entrance Sign

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Wild Plum

Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. this facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 44

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed - Opens on May 21

Sites & Availability

44 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
002, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$48.00
/ per night
003, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$48.00
/ per night
004, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
005, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
012, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
020, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
022, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
023, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
032, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
033, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
034, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
035, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
036, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
037, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
038, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
039, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
040, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
041, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
042, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
043, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
044, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
045, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
046, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
047, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.2
158 reviews
5
58.2%
92
4
19.6%
31
3
8.2%
13
2
8.2%
13
1
5.7%
9

Kamala M

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

What a gem!!! Wish we could have stayed longer. We were right on the creek, site #1. Absolutely loved our site, but it is right at the entry so in no way secluded. In fact people tended to swim at our site... which we had mixed feelings about as there are many locations in which to access the creek. PCT is accessible right from the camp grounds and we loved our hike to Love Falls. Wear your swim suit! Bathrooms are cleaned every day and actually smell nice! Lovely host. Lots of trees and not terribly cold at night. Very spacious sites, though there may be some that are small. Really loved this campground! Great proximity to lots of stunning hiking and lakes.

Hannah C

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

We have been going to Wild Plum since 1983 & I hope to continue for another 20 years. I felt like we’d won the lottery when the campground opened the week before our scheduled reservation. This year’s campground host was the best EVER. Caree (Carey?) was by far the hardest working, most gracious, friendliest host in the time we’ve been going to Wild Plum/Sierra City. She was extremely adroit at dealing with noise after 10:00 PM, shutting down kids trying to party ( yes, even in COVID Times), talked to all of the campers about potential wildlife issues. She was fabulous. We hope to see her next year.

Minako M

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

The campsite attendant (or the park ranger) was at hand to navigate the campers (in coming, on site and outgoing.) She was very helpful in every aspect of the operation.

Dean B

Verified

February 3, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

A pretty campground tucked in a canyon with a pleasant river running by. Facilities are in very good shape. The PCT is not far away and there are day hikes and other activities everywhere. A beautiful area overall.

Watani F

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

love this very well maintained campground. creek runs right next to it and hiking trails just steps away. my favorites are #38 and #40. they both are spacious for 4 person tents and parking.

DWAYNE V

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

A beautiful setting that afforded some quality relaxation.

Dave T

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

Beautiful campground with hiking and fishing. We’ve camped here four times over the years.
This year the water district was having problems and the water turned orange. While it effected the water at the campground it wasn’t the campgrounds fault.
Overall one of our favorite spots.

Daniel N

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

Be prepared for a fairly rough rode to the campground. Nice sites overlooking a cold stream. Cool sites for summer camping. Close to great hiking and biking trails.

Rebecca D

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

3

Mosquitoes in the early summer and yellowjackets in the fall, plus a lot of campfire smoke spread by the wind along the creek when it's crowded, which is most of the season. Many nice campsites and ample vault toilets kept clean, though.

Laura G

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

This campground is bare bones...cold water faucets, pit toilets...perfect for people that know how to tent camp.

Location Wild Plum

Address:
Yuba River Ranger District
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5668 / -120.603

Elevation: 1339 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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.

General

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

General

Utility hookups and showers are not available

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

General

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).

General

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.

General

No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). 
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. 
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. 
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

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