Elam Campground

California

California

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What we do know

  • Inside Lassen National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

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  • No access route mapped

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Elam Campground

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About this campground

Elam is a developed campground along upper Deer Creek with 12 designated sites; most can accommodate a small to medium size RV. Fire rings and tables provided. Elam campground is situated along Deer Creek at the confluence with Elam Creek. Elam Campground is a very popular destination for stream anglers hoping to catch a limit of trout. Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout during the summer months.

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Spring-Fall
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Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lassen National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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