Spring Creek Campground is on a cove at the southern end of Frenchman Lake in the Plumas National Forest. Frenchman Lake is 11 miles north of Highway 70 and another 6 miles west of Highway 395.
The 4-mile-long lake is a popular destination for fishing, hunting, boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, swimming, and mountain biking.
Spring Creek Campground has 32 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some sites offer lake views, while a number are at the water's edge, providing a location to moor a boat or raft. Reservations can be made for about half of the campsites while the remainder are available first-come, first served.
| Spring Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Spring Creek Campground Location: | 17 miles northwest of Highway 395 at Hallelujah Junction |
| Elevation: | 5,630 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Reno- 42 miles, 51 minutes Truckee - 61 miles, 1:17 (via Hwy 89 & 49) |
| Number of Sites: | 32 |
| Camping Season: | Open April through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night for untowed 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Outdoors in Plumas for Plumas National Forest |
| Beckwourth Ranger District: | (530) 836-2575 |
| Reservations for Spring Creek Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations available from late May through early September for many of the campsites. Others are first-come, first-seved. At other times when the campground is open, all campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #23 |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Spring Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Spring Creek Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Attractions near Spring Creek Campground: | Boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, boat ramp near Frenchman Campground, Little Last Chance Canyon, trail to Spring Creek and Frenchman campgrounds, OHV
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Spring Creek Campground
Spring Creek Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with interesting places to visit and things to do. Campers at Spring Creek Campground can venture out into the National Forest and enjoy many rewarding day trips.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
