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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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

Robin I

Verified

October 15, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Beautiful burbling creek and lots of pine trees and shade. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table and bear box to lock your food in. We’ve been to Wild Plum a handful of times before. There’s always been a campground host before. Maybe that’s just in the summer. Most recently we were up for Sierra City Oktoberfest and everything was clean and nice but there was no firewood for sale and even the general store was out so they sent us to a guy at the library who was out but led us in a caravan to the outskirts of town to get some. So that was nice of the guy but I wish there was firewood at the campground. And beware there is no electricity at the campground so you won’t be able to inflate your plug in air bed 😂
Check out Salmon Lake in the Summer yo swim to a rocky island and jump into clear blue waters. One of my favorite regions of California

Randy S

Verified

September 28, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

3

Nice campground, especially if you’re a tent camper. We have a 26’ trailer and reserved space 17 online because it was long enough to get the trailer in. It was. But it was also on a fairly steep slope so we had to find another spot. Thankfully we were there mid week so the upper loops were almost empty. Got a workable spot and enjoyed our time. Park rangers need to get better dumpsters though. A bear came every morning and tipped them over to release the lids. Smart bear.

michael r

Verified

September 28, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

1

Drove 2.5 hours to get away for the night only to find out that someone already setup camp in our reserved spot. Talked to other campers and about 5 others had to move from their reserved spot as well because people were moving the reserved signs around. Tired to find a camp host but was told they don’t work on the weekends. We had to drive another 2.5 hours back home because of no other sites available. It’s been over a week and still haven’t heard anything back from the facility when I called them. Never going back to this site again. Save your money.

Jeffrey R

Verified

September 23, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

We had nearly the entire campground to ourselves and at night, all we heard was the rushing stream nearby. It was perfect. My only negative thought would be the bathrooms. The smell is just too much...

Megan O

Verified

September 9, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

Site 28. Overall amazing location. Beautiful hiking nearby and the place felt clean and safe. I will say we had a lot of rain the two days we stayed overnight and many parts of our campsite flooded. Not ideal for tent camping with the standing puddles but overall we had a great experience.

Janice A

Verified

September 6, 2023 Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

Hike to the Sierra Buttes Lookout - spectacular view from the top!

maritza G

Verified

August 26, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

This is one of the best campsites ever! We have been coming here for the last 20 years and have never been able to find anything better.

Dean T

Verified

August 25, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

Great campsites on the creek. Close to Gold Lake Hwybwith tons of hiking.

Krista B

Verified

August 21, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

5

Great little campsite near the river. Loved it!

Dan H

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA WILD PLUM

4

Small & Quiet

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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