
Boulder Creek (ca)
California
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Conditions: Caution
for campground, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
2 active alerts in Plumas National Forest; most severe: Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
USFSPosted Sep 4 · checked 20 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 82°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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Boulder Creek (ca)
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About this campground
Overview Boulder Creek Campground is located in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, where ancient glaciers gave way to numerous mountain lakes and vast granite peaks. Year round, outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to the area's many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows and lofty peaks. Recreation The campground provides educational campfire programs at the amphitheater. It offers several single-family campsites and while none are directly on the lake, a few sites have a limited view of the water. Antelope Lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating and water skiing. A multi-lane boat ramp is available less than two miles from the campground. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, bluegill and a variety of trout. The rugged terrain and dusty mountain trails are perfect for mountain biking, but offer limited opportunities for hiking near the campground. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites open to both tent and RV camping, a short walk from the lake. Several sites are also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables and campfire rings are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground is located near Antelope Lake, which is a small, remote lake with about 15 miles of forested shoreline. Surrounding the lake are mountains blanketed with Jeffrey and lodgepole pines and fir trees. Protected coves around the lake attract several species of migratory birds. The site sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Nearby Attractions Fishing is also plentiful in Indian Creek, below the spillway at nearby Antelope Dam. The nearest gas and phone is 25 miles from the campground in Taylorsville, CA.
Campsite info
- Sites
- 44
- Site types
- Rv, Tent
- Reservable
- Yes
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Facts about this campground
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Susanville 2sw, CA weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high22° low
- Feb48° high26° low
- Mar54° high30° low
- Apr61° high34° low
- May69° high40° low
- Jun79° high47° low
- Jul88° high53° low
- Aug87° high52° low
- Sep80° high45° low
- Oct67° high36° low
- Nov52° high28° low
- Dec43° high22° low
The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Where it is
- Mt. Hough Ranger District · Ranger district
- Plumas National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Plumas National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
fire-restriction · posted Sep 5, 2026
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Boulder CreekRiver fishing0.1 mi
- Lone Rock (Family Cg)Camping0.6 mi
- Lone RockLake fishing0.9 mi
- Lone Rock (ca)Camping0.9 mi
- MIDDLE CREEKHiking2.4 mi
- ANTELOPE/TAYLOR LAKEHiking5.9 mi
- Maidu RocksRock climbing6 mi
- Tom's ThumbRock climbing6.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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