Spring Creek
BLAIRSDEN, 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 7 h ago
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Clear, high 74°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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Spring Creek
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About this campground
Overview Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake. The landscape provides a magnificent backdrop for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers 35 camp sites with 12 sites available for reservation. Recreation During summer, the campground offers a variety of outdoor experiences including hiking, biking, picnicking and hunting. The nearby lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. The expansive road system in Plumas National Forest is a great location for exploration and sightseeing. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, including one accessible site (#23). The campground has paved roads and paved parking pads. Host, water and garbage service are provided during peak camping season. Two group campsites are available. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Bear resistant lockers are not provided. Campground host, paved roads Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features This campground is at the interface between mountains and high desert and between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. Ancient lava that flowed across the land has been eroded by creeks forming interesting landscapes. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575. Nearby Attractions Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton
Campsite info
- Sites
- 56
- 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 Doyle 4 Sse, CA weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high24° low
- Feb49° high27° low
- Mar56° high31° low
- Apr61° high34° low
- May70° high40° low
- Jun79° high45° low
- Jul88° high51° low
- Aug87° high49° low
- Sep80° high43° low
- Oct67° high36° low
- Nov52° high28° low
- Dec42° high24° low
The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Where it is
- Beckwourth 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
- Spring Creek Family Cg.Camping0.2 mi
- Grotto, TheRock climbing0.2 mi
- Ross CampCamping0.6 mi
- FrenchmanCamping0.6 mi
- Frenchman LakeRock climbing0.7 mi
- Little Last Chance CreekCanoeing1.4 mi
- SNOW LAKEHiking3.4 mi
- Long Valley CreekCanoeing4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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