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About Wild Plum
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (201)
What Guests Are Saying
Wild Plum Campground is a beloved destination for many, offering spacious and well-maintained sites next to a peaceful creek, which enhances the camping experience with serene natural sounds. While some guests noted issues with camp host interactions and the proximity of sites, the overall atmosphere is family-friendly, with clean facilities and excellent hiking opportunities nearby. Despite minor concerns about water availability and site closeness, the campground remains a favorite for its beauty, tranquility, and helpful hosts.
What Guests Are Saying
Wild Plum Campground is a beloved destination for many, offering spacious and well-maintained sites next to a peaceful creek, which enhances the camping experience with serene natural sounds. While some guests noted issues with camp host interactions and the proximity of sites, the overall atmosphere is family-friendly, with clean facilities and excellent hiking opportunities nearby. Despite minor concerns about water availability and site closeness, the campground remains a favorite for its beauty, tranquility, and helpful hosts.
Review Summary
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.
Anthony J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
The camp ground was good but dry with the stream being low. There were better sites in the upper section we didn't know about but next time we will stay there. Had to drive to find things to do
Beth B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
the campground was wonderful - well maintained, quiet, large shady sites, right on the creek, close to hiking trails and near the lakes region. All around excellent location and experience.
Cynthia M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Site 6 was a GREAT site. Definitely would stay again. Bring bug spray. Prepare for a stinky toilet stall on busy weekends. Otherwise, the campsite was clean, near the water and the camp host was kind.
Andy J
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Great River-side location. It should be noted that site #6 is only suitable for a camper or vehicle with a RTT. No room for vehicle and tent,as it was I had to set up my tent in the open path to the River next to the site. Never saw the Host
youssef O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
I rate it as fair because some sites are covered by rocks and you do not feel comfortable at site but some are great sites maybe i did not have luke to reserve the right spot. i wish there was some pictures so people do not ended in bad spot as i did.
Xandra T
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
We had a very nice camping spot along the creek but, actually, all the sites are pretty nice as they are large and have plenty of trees. My granddaughter came with us and she loved exploring and playing in the creek for hours at a time. The hike to Love's Falls is nice, and there are plenty of hiking trails. We stayed for two nights, which was perfect for us. Highly recommend.
Kristen E
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM
Wild Plum is a great place to enjoy a quiet time with the family in nature. Each stretch of the creek is fun to explore and get in the refreshing water. Please help to keep this place semi-wild, clean, and a relaxing place to visit.
Location & Directions for Wild Plum
Yuba River Ranger District, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States
Elevation: 1,339 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.</p>
<p>Fromk Sierravill...
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 mi. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.
Fromk Sierraville travel south (west) on Highway 49 for 21 mi, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 mi. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.
Highway access
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.
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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