About Wild Plum
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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
Kamala M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
A beautiful setting that afforded some quality relaxation.
Dave T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
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
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.
Wild Plum Campground is accessible via Highway 49, which runs north-south in the area. The campground is located approximately half a mile from Sierra City and 21 miles from Sierraville along Highway 49.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5668 / -120.603
Elevation: 1339 feet
Policies & Rules
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.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
