Dispersed Camping in Plumas County, California
Showing 355 locations in Plumas County (Page 1 of 2).
3 Buildings Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor within Plumas National Forest near Quincy, providing quiet dispersed camping options along the native-surface road.
Administration Road Dispersed
A quiet wooded dispersed camping corridor along Administration Road in Plumas National Forest, offering a peaceful forest setting near Crocker Mountain.
Alder Creek Campground
Alder Creek Campground is a peaceful, rustic developed Forest Service campground located in Lassen National Forest. Situated along Alder Creek, it offers standard camping sites nestled under a canopy of pines with convenient road access. It is well-suited as a quiet retreat for those exploring the area near Chester.
Almanor Campground
Almanor Campground is a spacious family-friendly facility on the shores of Lake Almanor. It provides convenient boat ramp access and direct entry to the 11-mile paved Lake Almanor Recreation Trail, which winds through the forest and offers views of Lassen Peak and Dyer Mountain.
Almanor District, Lassen National Forest
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Almanor Legacy Campground
Almanor Legacy is a recently updated developed campground operated by the US Forest Service within the Plumas National Forest. The site features paved asphalt pads, utility hookups, and an extensive network of multi-use trails leading down to the scenic shores of Lake Almanor.
Almanor North Campground
Almanor North is a developed Forest Service campground set along the shores of Lake Almanor. The area features shaded, hilly sites with up to a 10% slope, which may require extra effort to level larger rigs. While the region was partially affected by the Dixie Fire in Summer 2021, the campground remains scenic with mature trees and direct access to a nearby beach and boat launch. Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water are available, with operations typically running from mid-May through late October. Only 13 miles from Chester for standard supplies.
Almanor Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt spur road located within Lassen National Forest near Chester. This corridor provides native-surface dispersed camping opportunities under a pine canopy.
Alta Forest Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Alta Road offers quiet spots within Plumas National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions and provides a peaceful forest setting.
Argentine Taylorsville Spur Dispersed
This forest corridor along the Argentine Taylorsville Spur offers dispersed camping opportunities within Plumas National Forest, set amidst a scenic wooded environment.
Argentine Taylorsville Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Argentine Taylorsville Spur within Plumas National Forest. The route offers quiet spots nestled in a pine forest setting.
Argentine-Flournoy Road Dispersed
This remote corridor along Argentine-Flournoy Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within Plumas National Forest. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface winding through scenic pine forests near Mount Ingalls.
Argentine-Taylorsville Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along the Argentine-Taylorsville Road within the Plumas National Forest. The route offers secluded roadside pullouts, including a quiet lookout with panoramic mountain views. This area provides a tranquil, primitive camping experience surrounded by mature pines.
Aris Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Aris Road in the Plumas National Forest. The road features a native dirt surface and is situated in a quiet wooded setting just east of Quincy.
Bald Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
This dirt corridor along Bald Ridge offers remote dispersed camping in a quiet pine forest setting. The road is accessible during dry conditions but can become difficult to navigate when wet.
Barkers Cabin Spur C Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest. The route is composed of native dirt and gravel, making it accessible for most standard rigs during dry conditions.
Bear Trap Ridge Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Bear Trap Ridge in Plumas National Forest. The route offers quiet, undeveloped sites nestled in a dense pine forest setting.
Beckwourth District, Plumas National Forest
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Beckwourth Tie Spur
A quiet dirt road corridor within Plumas National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities near Beckwourth Peak.
Belden-Longville Burma Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along the Belden-Longville Burma Road in Plumas National Forest. The native-surface road offers various roadside pullouts suited for boondocking, surrounded by dense pine forest. It provides an excellent free alternative to the developed campgrounds along the nearby North Fork Feather River.
Benner Creek North Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor winding through Lassen National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. This area offers standard roadside pull-offs under a canopy of pines, situated just north of Chester.
Benner Spring Dispersed Corridor
This scenic dispersed camping corridor in the Lassen National Forest offers native-surface pullouts along the forest road. The access road is passable for most standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, though seasonal snow blocks access in the winter.
Benner Spring Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Benner Spring Road, situated in the pine forests bordering Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Bessie Flat Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Bessie Flat forest road within Plumas National Forest, offering quiet, wooded surroundings. The native-surface dirt road provides direct access into the pine-covered flats.
Betterton Draw
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Betterton Draw in the Plumas National Forest. The native-surface dirt road features several pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and small-to-midsize rigs.
Bidwell Springs Tie
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Bidwell Springs Tie in the Lassen National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road provides access to undeveloped sites nestled within a pine forest, located just a short drive from Poison Butte.
Big Hill Loop Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities located along Big Hill Loop in the Plumas National Forest. The road is a native-surface dirt road winding through wooded terrain, offering a quiet forest setting.
Bird Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bird Creek Road in the Plumas National Forest. The native-surface road winds through scenic pine country near McKesick Peak, offering primitive roadside pullouts.
Black Rock Tent Campground
A quiet walk-in tent campground situated in the pine forests near Little Grass Valley Reservoir within Plumas National Forest.
Blacks East Road Dispersed
This remote Forest Service corridor in Lassen National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a scoria-surfaced dirt road surrounded by pine woods.
Blacks Ridge Lookout Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Blacks Ridge Lookout within Lassen National Forest, characterized by native pine timber and gravel/dirt forest roads.
Blue Lake Tie No 1 Dispersed
A quiet National Forest corridor near Chester, California, providing access to dispersed camping on the edge of Lassen National Forest. The unpaved route offers direct access to wooded pull-outs suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful forest setting.
Bluff Cove Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located within Plumas National Forest near Portola. Easy gravel access leads to peaceful wooded spots along the road, suitable for a variety of rig sizes.
Bogard Rest Area
A paved rest stop located along Highway 44 within the Lassen National Forest, offering restrooms and a convenient paved area for short-term stays.
Bonta Ridge Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Bonta Ridge in Plumas National Forest.
Boondocks Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along Boondocks Road within Plumas National Forest. The native-surface road winds through scenic pine forest, offering dispersed camping options with good privacy.
Branch Cross Spur D Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road situated in Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping on native dirt. Accessible to most vehicles, it provides an easy getaway into the pine forest.
Breed Spur A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Breed Spur A within Plumas National Forest. The spur offers native dirt tracks suitable for quiet, wooded sites.
Brokenshire Picnic Area
A quiet picnic area situated in the Lassen National Forest, offering wooded surroundings with vehicle access suitable for all standard passenger rigs.
Bucks Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Bucks Creek within the Plumas National Forest, featuring quiet wooded sites along a native-material dirt road.
Bullfrog Connection Dispersed Camping
This native-dirt forest road corridor provides access to dispersed camping sites within Plumas National Forest near Indian Falls. The route is open to motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles, though conditions can vary depending on weather.
Butt-gansner One Way Dispersed Area
This native dirt corridor winds through Plumas National Forest, offering opportunities for primitive camping along the road. The route is accessible to standard vehicles under dry conditions, though wet weather can make the surface muddy.
Butte Creek Spur No 1
A quiet Forest Service spur road winding through Lassen National Forest. It offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic pine forest near Signal Butte.
Butte Creek USDA Campground
A quiet, rustic National Forest campground situated along scenic Butte Creek. It offers spaced-out sites with picnic tables and fire rings under a pine canopy, and is a great free option near Lassen Volcanic National Park. Portions of the campground are recovering from past fire damage, and pit toilets may not be regularly serviced. This developed site provides a peaceful, shaded retreat right next to flowing water.
Butte Lake Campground
A scenic, remote developed campground located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Situated in a Ponderosa pine forest, this location is within walking distance of Butte Lake, offering excellent trout fishing, non-motorized boating, and nearby trailheads like the popular volcanic Cinder Cone hike. The campground complex includes standard individual sites, group loops, and stock corral facilities.
Calf Pasture Creek Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Calf Pasture Creek in Plumas National Forest. The native-dirt road offers several pull-offs suitable for a variety of rigs looking for a peaceful forest setting.
CALPINE LOOKOUT
Calpine Lookout is a historic, three-story windmill-style fire lookout constructed in 1934. The observation cab is available for overnight rental, offering propane-powered appliances but no electricity or piped water. Ideal for a unique backcountry lodging experience with panoramic views.
Camel Peak Lookout Spur A
Camel Peak Lookout Spur A is a quiet forest service road located in Plumas National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along its native dirt corridor.
Camp Conery Campground
Camp Conery Campground is a quiet, developed campground nestled in a thick pine forest near Lake Almanor, offering basic amenities in a shaded forest setting.
Canyon Dam Boat Launch Road
This dirt road corridor near Lake Almanor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest. The native material surface is accessible to most passenger vehicles and motorhomes, winding through scenic pine stands near the reservoir.
Canyon Dam Station
Dispersed camping along Canyon Dam Station road in Plumas National Forest. This dirt road has a native material surface accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy-to-reach wooded camping options near Lake Almanor.
Caribou Crossroads
A privately owned resort, RV park, and cafe located at the junction of Caribou Road and Highway 70. It serves as a convenient stopover with full hookup sites and basic amenities.
Caribou Lake Spur
A short Forest Service spur road providing access to dispersed camping and proximity to Caribou Lake Trailhead and Lassen National Forest. The gravel route is open to all vehicles and motorhomes during the non-winter season.
Caribou Peak Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Caribou Peak road within Lassen National Forest, featuring dirt pull-offs in a pine forest setting near Caribou Lake.
Carman Valley Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Carman Valley Spur in Tahoe National Forest. The native-surface road is generally well-maintained and leads to several pull-offs, including a quiet spot next to a small pond and a spacious meadow turnaround area at the end featuring expansive mountain vistas. This area is ideal for dry camping from late spring through late autumn.
Carmen Creek Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Carmen Creek within Plumas National Forest. The native material dirt road provides access to quiet, wooded sites suitable for most rigs during dry periods.
Carmen Valley Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service road spur in Plumas National Forest provides access to quiet dispersed camping options among the pine trees near Portola.
Carvin Creek Tract Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Carvin Creek Tract within the Tahoe National Forest. This area offers convenient access to the beautiful Sierra Nevada backcountry and nearby mountain lakes.
Cedar Flat West Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within Lassen National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. It is situated in a pine forest setting near Lake Almanor.
Center North Sec 4 Dispersed
A remote forest corridor located within Lassen National Forest, providing pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping along a native dirt road. The area offers easy access to nearby peaks.
Center South Section 34 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Center South Section 34 and East Flat Spur in Lassen National Forest, near Blacks Mountain. The area is surrounded by beautiful pine forests and offers spaced-out camping opportunities along native dirt roads.
Chapman Calpine Road Dispersed
Tahoe and Plumas National Forest road corridor offering dispersed camping. Located near Portola, this native-surface route is open seasonally and provides scenic spots nestled among the pine trees.
Chapman Creek Campground
A peaceful developed Forest Service campground nestled along Chapman Creek amidst mature fir and lodgepole pine trees. The site offers convenient trail access, including the Chapman Creek Trail and connections to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Chester Air Base Dispersed
A convenient dispersed camping corridor along Chester Air Base Road, offering direct and easy access off the main route with paved, bituminous surface treatment.
China Gulch Road (FR-23N60) Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along China Gulch Road (Forest Road 23N60) in Plumas National Forest. A large flat pullout at the intersection with Big Creek Road provides parking for various rig sizes, with further unpaved spur roads climbing into the mountain terrain. It offers a scenic wooded setting with easy access to nearby Lookout Rock.
Church Camp Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Tahoe National Forest near Portola.
Claremont Tie Spur Dispersed Camping
A tranquil forest corridor in the Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping along a native dirt spur. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet wooded environment near Quincy.
Co Pce 507 Spur C Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along County Road 507 Spur C within the Plumas National Forest. This native dirt road spur provides access to peaceful forested areas suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions. The corridor is open year-round for dispersed camping under USFS guidelines.
Collins Butt Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Collins Butt Creek road within the Plumas National Forest, offering a tranquil wooded environment near Lake Almanor.
Cone Lake Spur L Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cone Lake Spur L in Lassen National Forest. The road provides access to primitive camping areas surrounded by pine forest near Black Butte.
Conklin Park Campground
Conklin Park is a quiet, forested developed campground within Plumas National Forest offering basic amenities in a secluded setting.
Cooks Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic, native-surface dirt road corridor winding through Plumas National Forest that offers tranquil, dispersed camping opportunities.
Cool Springs Campground
Cool Springs Campground is a developed camping area situated in a shaded forest setting near Butt Valley Reservoir.
Coon Boulevard Dispersed
This dirt forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping options surrounded by pine forest near Lassen. The native material surface is generally accessible to standard vehicles during the dry summer and fall season.
Corders Reservoir Road Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on natural dirt surfaces near Lassen National Forest.
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground sits on the scenic southwest side of Frenchman Lake within the Plumas National Forest. The campground features 20 single-family campsites nestled under a shady pine canopy, offering easy access to boating, water sports, and fishing, including a dedicated accessible fishing trail.
Cottonwood Creek Spur F Dispersed
Quiet forest service road offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt spurs near Lassen National Forest.
Cottonwood Springs Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground is located in Plumas National Forest, offering developed campsites nestled among peaceful pines near Frenchman Lake. This campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the scenic canyon and reservoir nearby.
Crocker Campground
Crocker Campground is a quiet, ten-unit developed camping area situated in the scenic Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Davis. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It provides an excellent base for fishing, boating, and hiking in the nearby recreation area.
Crocker Cutoff Dispersed
A native material forest road providing access to quiet dispersed camping spots in Plumas National Forest. The route is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions and sits near Crocker Mountain.
Crocker Guard Station
The historic Crocker Guard Station, built in 1912, is a rustic cabin rental located adjacent to Crocker Campground. It features four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with propane appliances, and a spacious fenced yard. It serves as a comfortable retreat for groups exploring the surrounding lakes and trails of Plumas National Forest.
Crosslin Spur Dispersed
Crosslin Spur offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road corridor within Tahoe National Forest. The area is surrounded by pine forest and provides a quiet, undeveloped setting for self-contained rigs.
Crystal Lake Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor extending along the Crystal Lake Spur road toward the summit of Mount Hough and dropping down toward Crystal Lake. This rugged route offers several primitive turnouts with expansive panoramic vistas of the surrounding wilderness. A basic vault toilet and picnic table are available near the trail junction below the summit.
Daniels Loop Spur A
Maintained dirt and gravel corridor within Plumas National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The native material road is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Deanes Valley Campground
Deanes Valley Campground is a remote, quiet getaway located within Plumas National Forest. It features eight first-come, first-served campsites shaded by a dense mixed-conifer forest. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-safe food storage box. The South Fork of Rock Creek flows nearby, offering scenic hiking and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail access.
Diamond Face Spur
A quiet National Forest road spur located in the Plumas National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along a native dirt surface.
Domingo - Collins Tie Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor within the Lassen National Forest provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in a peaceful wooded setting. It is located near Domingo Springs Trailhead and Willow Lake, making it a convenient base for local exploration. Access is via a native material dirt road suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Domingo Springs Campground
A quiet Forest Service campground featuring 18 designated sites equipped with grills and tables, situated adjacent to a scenic natural spring.
Dotta Duck Pond Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in Plumas National Forest that provides dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
East Branch Soda Creek Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities are situated along the native-material East Branch Soda Creek corridor in Plumas National Forest. The dirt road is open year-round to standard vehicles and motorhomes.
East Calpine Forest Road
This dirt corridor in the Tahoe National Forest offers multiple level dispersed camping options among the pines. Accessible to most vehicles, the native-material road can be bumpy due to logging traffic but remains quiet at night. A seasonal closure is in effect during winter months.
East Claremont Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along East Claremont Road offers basic roadside pullouts within Plumas National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions, providing quiet wooded spots.
East Stroing Ranch Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor offering dispersed camping access in Plumas National Forest near Moonlight Peak. The native material road winds through wooded terrain, providing quiet and isolated pull-offs suitable for standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Elam Campground
Developed forest campground offering 15 designated, mostly level sites next to Deer Creek. Each site includes tables and grills, providing a pleasant and quieter alternative to neighboring locations.
Everstoke
An emerging private campground featuring on-site mountain bike trails, flat sites, a communal area, outdoor showers, and easy trail access to a local brewery and nearby Blairsden.
Experimental Spur Dispersed Camping
This native-material forest service spur road in the Lassen National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities in a quiet wooded environment. It is accessible by most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Fall Forest Road Dispersed
This quiet dirt corridor winds through the pine forests of the Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native material route. The road provides scenic and peaceful wilderness sites close to local reservoirs and recreation areas.
Fanani Spur East Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping along a dirt spur road in the Lassen National Forest. The road is composed of native material and offers quiet, forested settings near Eagle Rocks.
Feather River Hot Springs
A rustic private campground and RV park featuring natural geothermal hot springs tubs overlooking Spanish Creek. The property offers full-hookup sites for larger RVs as well as flat riverside sites perfect for vans and tents. Reservations are managed directly by the friendly onsite owner, making this a relaxing and secure oasis.
Feather River Meadow Spur
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a native dirt spur road in Lassen National Forest, providing dispersed access near the marshy shores of Wilson Lake.
Feather River Spur Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt road spur in Lassen National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface. It provides quiet, secluded sites with easy access to nearby hiking trails and natural landmarks.
Fells Flat Spur D Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options along a dirt spur road within Plumas National Forest.
Fingerboard Forest Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Fingerboard road in Plumas National Forest. The route features native material dirt surfaces winding through a wooded setting near Finger Board and Washington Hill.
Fingerboard Spur C Dispersed
This native-surface spur road offers rustic dispersed camping nested in the timber of Plumas National Forest. The route is accessible by most vehicles during dry conditions but lacks any developed amenities.
Flowing Wells Spur Dispersed
Flowing Wells Spur offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road within the Plumas National Forest. The corridor is open seasonally to all vehicles, providing a quiet, forested setting close to McElroy Hill.
Forest Road 0070-050-05 Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 0070-050-05 offers quiet wooded sites on native dirt surfaces in Tahoe National Forest. Standard high-clearance vehicles can easily access the area, which is seasonally open from early spring through late autumn.
Forest Road 0650-003-20-05 Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites situated along a dirt forest road in Tahoe National Forest near Sierraville. Native dirt surfaces provide basic pull-offs nestled among the pines with straightforward access.
Forest Road 0855-040 Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor winds through the national forest, offering secluded spots for primitive dispersed camping.
Forest Road 1 Dispersed Camping
A forested dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1 within Lassen National Forest, located just minutes from the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The area features a handful of shaded, relatively flat pull-offs near Nanny Creek suitable for passenger vehicles and campervans.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Spur within Plumas National Forest. This area offers standard roadside pull-offs beneath the shade of pine trees.
Frenchman Campground
Situated on a pine-covered hillside overlooking the lake, this developed campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. The area is at the scenic interface between the Sierra Nevada mountains and high desert, providing direct access to hiking trails, boating, and fishing along the shoreline.
Frenchman Cove C Dispersed
Frenchman Cove C is a native-surface National Forest road offering dispersed camping access within Plumas National Forest. The corridor is open year-round and accommodates most vehicles.
Frenchman East Shore Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt corridor runs along the eastern shoreline of Frenchman Lake within the Plumas National Forest, crossing near the California-Nevada border. The road provides access to numerous flat, dispersed campsites with beautiful views of the water and surrounding pine-dotted hills. Standard forest service dispersed camping guidelines apply, offering a peaceful rustic getaway close to water recreation.
Fuel Break Spur
This dirt spur road is located within the Plumas National Forest near Keddie Ridge. It offers dispersed camping options for those looking to stay in a scenic forested environment.
Gansner Bar Campground
Gansner Bar Campground is a popular developed campground situated along the North Fork Feather River within Plumas National Forest, offering shaded sites beneath towering pines with easy access to fishing and swimming.
Gold Lake Cabin Road Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor provides access to peaceful dispersed camping opportunities near Gold Lake and Snag Lake within Plumas National Forest.
Goose Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on the waterfront of Goose Lake. The campground offers basic amenities in a forested lakeside setting with several sites extending out onto points in the lake.
Grass Valley Cross Dispersed Camping
Grass Valley Cross is a National Forest road corridor located in Lassen National Forest, providing access to scenic dispersed camping. The native material dirt road is accessible to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering a quiet forest retreat.
Grasshopper Flat Campground
A spacious developed campground located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area within Plumas National Forest. The campsites feature pleasant pine forest shade and sweeping views of the crystal blue reservoir, with a paved road network and direct access to nearby hiking trails.
Gravel Source Spur B Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest service spur road within the Plumas National Forest offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities.
Gray Eagle Lodge Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Plumas National Forest, situated near the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. It features native material surfaces accessible by passenger vehicles.
Green Flat Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Green Flat Spur in Plumas National Forest.
Greenville Campground
A quiet US Forest Service developed campground nestled in a tall pine forest off Highway 89. It offers basic amenities including vault toilets, potable water, and trash disposal for a nightly fee.
Greenville Campground
A charming, shaded Forest Service campground located on the edge of scenic Indian Valley, just a mile from the historic town of Greenville. Visitors will find evergreen trees, a meandering seasonal creek, and easy access to outdoor recreation at nearby Lake Almanor and Round Valley Reservoir.
Greenville Creek South Dispersed
Greenville Creek South is a dirt forest service corridor within the Plumas National Forest that offers options for dispersed camping. The road consists of a native material surface that is typically accessible by all vehicles in dry conditions.
Grizzly Campground
A quiet and peaceful developed campground in the Plumas National Forest. Located along Lake Davis, the destination is ideal for leisurely camping and trout fishing since high-speed motorized personal watercraft are prohibited on the reservoir.
Grizzly Creek Campground
Nestled near Bucks Lake within the Plumas National Forest, this developed campground features rustic campsites set among fir and pine trees. The area offers opportunities for hiking and fishing, with vault toilets and bear-proof dumpsters provided on-site. Visitors should note that drinking water is not available.
Grizzly Mines Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within Plumas National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping under the pine canopy.
Guidici Forest Road Dispersed Camping
This dirt Forest Service road in Plumas National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities with a native dirt surface suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Gurnsey Creek Campground
A scenic developed Forest Service campground set within a tall conifer forest adjacent to Gurnsey Creek. This location serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park, situated roughly thirty minutes away. The facility offers both individual and reservable group sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water, though no hookups are available.
Hallsted Campground
Hallsted Campground is a recently upgraded developed facility nestled in the pine-covered Feather River Canyon. It offers paved, widened, and lengthened parking spurs, with electric hookups available at select sites. Guests have access to modern flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water. A short walking path leads directly down to the North Fork of the Feather River, a popular spot for fly fishing and swimming during the summer.
Hamlin Creek Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Hamlin Creek Spur in Tahoe National Forest, offering quiet forested sites with standard dirt road access.
Happy Valley Spur A Dispersed Camping
A quiet National Forest corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest. The unpaved access road is typically accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions, providing several primitive clearings under the canopy.
Harding Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of quiet dirt roads and spurs within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping options. Set in a peaceful pine forest near Harding Point, this area features native-surface turnouts suitable for self-contained rigs looking for seclusion.
Harrison Flat Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Harrison Flat Spur A in Plumas National Forest, offering forested pullouts near Pilot Peak.
Harrison Flat Spur B Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road located within the Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along its corridor.
Haskin Valley Campground
A spacious, clean, and well-maintained developed campground situated near beautiful recreational trailheads in Plumas County. The campground features paved parking spots and expansive sites spaced nicely with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage boxes.
Hauns Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Hauns Road within Plumas National Forest, offering direct access to the clear waters of the North Fork Feather River. This location features peaceful pine-shaded spots and a natural river swimming hole. Visitors should be prepared for a loud railroad line directly across the river and respect local mining claims by packing out all waste.
Haypress Valley
This Tahoe National Forest road corridor offers native dirt surface dispersed camping options within Haypress Valley near Portola. The area is generally accessible by most vehicles during dry conditions.
High Bridge Campground
A developed campground nestled along the North Fork of the Feather River, offering 12 sites with direct access to hiking, fishing, and scenic surroundings.
Historic Cross Road
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the scenic Lassen National Forest near Chester.
Hole-in-the-Ground Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground tucked away in a steep, tree-covered canyon alongside Mill Creek. The facility offers primitive sites with picnic tables and fire grills, providing a quiet and scenic forest retreat.
Hooleywicker Road Dispersed
This corridor along Hooleywicker Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest. The native-surface road is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry periods.
Hopper Way Dispersed Camping
Hopper Way offers dispersed camping along a gravel forest corridor in Plumas National Forest. The road is accessible to most vehicles and provides a quiet forest setting near Crocker Campground.
Horse Campground
An equestrian-equipped campground on the eastern reservoir shore. It features equestrian-friendly facilities and trail access to the multi-use loop trail systems.
Horseshoe Lake Trail Dispersed
This secluded wilderness access corridor along Horseshoe Lake Trail in Lassen National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping options near the Caribou Wilderness boundary.
Horton Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Horton Canyon Road in Plumas National Forest. The route offers standard forest settings on native dirt surfaces, suitable for most vehicles in dry weather.
Houghsted Road Dispersed
A dirt corridor within the Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The area provides scenic, quiet forest surroundings near Mount Hough.
Howard Creek Meadows
Primitive dispersed camping situated along a native dirt road in the Plumas National Forest. The corridor winds through quiet pine forests and offers convenient access to nearby Mills Peak and Frazier Falls.
Humboldt North West Road
This dirt corridor within the Lassen National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material road. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting suitable for various self-contained rigs during the warmer seasons.
Humboldt Spur E S29 Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located deep in the Lassen National Forest near the Humboldt Summit Trailhead, offering primitive dispersed camping along a native dirt road.
Hunt Canyon Road Dispersed
Hunt Canyon Road provides access to dispersed camping sites tucked into the timbered slopes of Plumas National Forest. The native material dirt road offers scenic, rustic settings for quiet camping.
Hutchins Group Campground
This US Forest Service developed group campground offers three large group campsites near Bucks Lake. The surrounding area was severely impacted by a major wildfire in 2021, leaving the landscape barren and currently without shade canopy. Campers must pack in their own drinking water as there is no water available on-site.
Indian Fall Ridge
A quiet dirt corridor located within the Plumas National Forest that offers native-surface dispersed camping pull-offs.
Indian Falls Trailhead
A trailhead parking area within Plumas National Forest providing access to the nearby Indian Falls. The site consists of a native dirt surface and is suitable for short-term staging or overnight stays subject to local forest rules.
Ingalls Shortcut Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within Plumas National Forest offering opportunities for dispersed camping. Located near Mount Ingalls, the road features a native dirt surface accessible by most standard passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Jackson Creek North Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping in Plumas National Forest near Mount Jackson. The dirt access route is generally suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Janesville-Frenchman Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Janesville-Frenchman Road in Plumas National Forest, offering serene wooded spots.
Janesville-Frenchman Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor winds through the scenic Plumas National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping spots suitable for a variety of rig sizes. Standard Forest Service rules apply, and a California campfire permit is required for any stove use.
Janesville-Frenchman Road
A scenic corridor through the Plumas National Forest. The native dirt road offers options for dispersed camping along the roadside, surrounded by pine forests.
Jessop Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest corridor within Plumas National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities suitable for most vehicle types. It provides a peaceful setting close to local landmarks like Coyote Hills.
Juniper Lake Campgrounds
A remote and rustic developed camping area situated on the eastern shore of Juniper Lake in the southeastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park. This facility features group sites and an adjacent stock corral within walking distance of the lake, which is highly popular for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Access requires driving a 13-mile road that consists of roughly paved and rough gravel sections. No drinking water is available on-site, and visitors must follow national park rules including proper food storage.
Kenzie Ravine Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping options surrounded by native pine forest.
Lassen National Forest near Chester, CA
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Last Chance Drain Dispersed
This National Forest road corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping along a native dirt surface in Lassen National Forest. It provides a peaceful setting shaded by pines with easy access to nearby mountain landmarks.
Layman Road Dispersed
Layman Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest on a dirt road accessible to most vehicles. The surrounding pine forest provides a quiet and scenic backdrop for those seeking a rustic camping experience near Portola.
Leek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area along Leek Road features quiet, forested pullouts along native dirt roads in Plumas National Forest. The corridor provides standard dispersed camping opportunities with peaceful surroundings, suitable for most self-contained vehicles during dry weather.
Legacy Campground
Legacy Campground is a developed facility offering 14 sites with water and electrical hookups under a canopy of tall pines. It features convenient access to Lake Almanor and includes a nearby pay-per-use RV dump station, making it a comfortable base camp for exploring the surrounding national forest.
Levy Spur B Dispersed
Quiet, rustic dispersed camping within the Plumas National Forest along a native-surface dirt road.
Lightning Tree Campground
A family-friendly developed campground situated along the shores of Lake Davis in the Plumas National Forest. Surrounded by pine forest, the campground serves as an excellent base for water sports, fishing, and boating, with a boat ramp and multiple fishing access points located nearby.
Lincoln Dorsey Spur
Dispersed camping corridor along Lincoln Dorsey Spur in Tahoe National Forest, offering peaceful wooded sites accessible via native material dirt roads during the warmer months.
Liteer Forest Road
Liteer is a dirt road offering dispersed camping access in Plumas National Forest, suitable for standard vehicles. The corridor is open year-round for overnight stays under standard Forest Service rules.
Little Beaver Campground
A large, popular developed campground on the southeastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir. It offers direct access to a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, and the scenic Lakeshore Trail.
Little Beaver Campground Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the paved access road near Little Beaver Campground in Plumas National Forest. The road features a bituminous surface treatment making access straightforward for standard passenger cars and larger rigs alike. Quiet and surrounded by tall pines, it offers a peaceful alternative to developed campgrounds.
Little Grass Valley Reservoir East Shore
A cluster of developed USFS campgrounds on the scenic eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Excellent for water recreation including fishing and boating, with easy access to multi-use trails like the Lakeshore Trail. Access roads are paved and suitable for all standard vehicle types.
Little Grizzly Spur Dispersed Camping
A remote dirt corridor within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along native-surface spurs.
Little Jones Valley
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Little Jones Valley Road within Lassen National Forest. The dirt road features a native material surface that is typically accessible by standard passenger vehicles during dry periods.
Little Long Valley Spur A Dispersed
This dirt forest road spur is situated within Plumas National Forest near Portola. It offers quiet, dispersed camping opportunities along its native material surface suitable for a variety of rigs.
Little Long Valley Spur B
An unpaved forest spur road within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Little Round Valley Tie Dispersed
This dirt corridor within Lassen National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material road. It provides quiet, forested surroundings with convenient access to nearby scenic landmarks.
Little Schneider Creek Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping along a native-surface forest road spur in the Plumas National Forest.
Little Summit Lake Road
This dirt forest road leads through the scenic Plumas National Forest near Little Summit Lake, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the corridor. The road is composed of native dirt material and is generally passable for most standard vehicles.
Lockerman Outdoor Classroom
A quiet forest corridor within Lassen National Forest near Chester, providing access to dispersed camping spots on a native material surface. The road is open to motorhomes and passenger vehicles year-round.
Long Valley Ridge Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along the scenic ridge of Long Valley Road. It offers remote settings with a natural forest feel. The access is via a native material dirt road which winds through the mountain pine landscape. This area is ideal for those seeking rustic camping opportunities in a wilderness setting. Make sure to check road conditions prior to travel, especially early in the season.
Long Valley Short Cut Dispersed
This native-dirt corridor in Plumas National Forest offers quiet roadside dispersed camping spots. Accessible to standard passenger vehicles, the route winds through scenic pine forest with easy access.
Lost Creek Forest Road Dispersed
This gravel corridor within Lassen National Forest offers accessible dispersed camping opportunities just off Highway 36, near the Pacific Crest Trail.
Lost Creek Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping spots situated along Lost Creek Spur in Lassen National Forest, offering scenic valley views and minimal traffic. The area is accessed via a native-material dirt road suitable for high-clearance vehicles and small to mid-sized rigs.
Lower Bucks Campground
A peaceful developed campground nestled along the scenic shores of Lower Bucks Lake within Plumas National Forest. The campground features wooded sites equipped with basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, providing a tranquil lakeside escape.
Lunker Point Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lunker Point road within Plumas National Forest, offering pine forest surroundings and convenient access to nearby Frenchman Lake.
Manzanita Spur West
A secluded dirt spur road within Lassen National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The route features a native material surface suitable for most dry-weather vehicles.
Martin Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping options along the Martin Creek forest corridor within Lassen National Forest. The unpaved route is open seasonally to vehicles and motorhomes from spring through early winter.
McGowan Lake B Dispersed
Quiet dispersed sites nested along a native-material forest road just off Highway 89, providing excellent access to the southern entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Campers can find secluded pull-outs and small clearings suitable for low-profile rigs looking for peaceful forest surroundings.
McReynolds Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the pine forests of Plumas National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities near Portola.
Meadow Camp Campground
Meadow Camp Campground offers six improved sites nestled in a scenic mixed pine and red oak forest near Meadow Valley Creek. Sites 1 through 3 are equestrian-friendly, offering ample room for horse trailers, though no corrals or water troughs are provided. The facility is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, but campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage.
Meadow Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt forest road winding through Plumas National Forest near East Quincy.
Meadow Valley Spur Dispersed Camping
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Meadow Valley Spur in Plumas National Forest, offering native-surface pull-outs under a canopy of pines. Located close to the Silver Lake area and Gold Lake Trailhead, this area provides excellent access to hiking and outdoor recreation.
Meadow View Family Campground
A quiet, rustic Forest Service campground located near Plinco Mine Road. Though designated with equestrian-friendly features, it easily accommodates standard camping and offers basic facilities like pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers, and a seasonal hand pump for water. The area features shaded, well-spaced sites near a scenic meadow.
Meadow View Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Plumas National Forest near Portola, providing opportunities for dispersed camping among the pines and meadows.
Milford-Beckwourth Road Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor in Plumas National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities amid pine forests. The native material surface is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground is nestled along the scenic shores of Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The campground features 11 standard non-electric campsites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof food storage lockers. It serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking, fishing, and boating, with convenient access to nearby trailheads.
Mill Creek Plateau
A scenic forest corridor on the Mill Creek Plateau within Lassen National Forest, offering dispersed camping. The route consists of native dirt roads accessible to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, winding through pine forests.
Mill Creek Plateau Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Mill Creek Plateau Road in Lassen National Forest. This pine forest corridor features rustic native-dirt pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and larger motorhomes in dry weather.
Mill Creek Resort
A developed resort campground offering standard primitive campsites, RV parking with full hookups, glamping yurts, and cozy cabins, located about 12 miles from the south entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Mill Creek Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Mill Creek Spur in the Plumas National Forest near Quincy. The road offers quick access to native material pullouts in a wooded setting close to local services. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a simple, free spot close to town.
Mission Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Mission Spur within Plumas National Forest, providing quiet forested pull-offs.
Mohawk Heights Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain corridor along Mohawk Heights road within Plumas National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities close to local hiking trails and natural landmarks.
Mohawk Ranger Station Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Mohawk Ranger Station access road within Plumas National Forest, offering convenient access to local forested areas.
Mohawk-Chapman Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Surrounded by scenic pine forests, the native dirt road provides access to pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and smaller rigs.
Monitor Mine Road Dispersed
This corridor along Monitor Mine Road in Plumas National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping sites nestled among the pines. The dirt road has a native material surface that is typically passable for standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
Moonlight Jct Spur Dispersed
This quiet forest service corridor offers primitive dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road in Plumas National Forest. The spur provides access for standard vehicles to wooded areas near Evans Peak.
Moonlight Valley Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Moonlight Valley Road within Plumas National Forest. The gravel and dirt route offers multiple pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
Morgan Summit Dispersed Area
Located just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park along Highway 36, this corridor offers highly accessible dispersed camping opportunities. It includes the paved Morgan Summit Sno-Park lot, which provides a level parking area for rigs of all sizes, and nearby dirt spurs like the Morgan Summit Spur that wind into the pine forest for more secluded tent and van camping. The proximity to the highway makes access straightforward, though some traffic noise should be expected.
Mosquito Slough Road Dispersed
Mosquito Slough Road offers dispersed camping opportunities in Plumas National Forest just outside the Lake Davis Recreation Area boundary. Because camping is prohibited within the recreation area itself, this corridor provides an ideal alternative close to the lake. The road has a native-material dirt surface that is generally accessible for standard vehicles under dry conditions.
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Mt. Quail Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Mt. Quail road near the boundary of the Plumas National Forest. The native dirt route provides access to several secluded pull-offs under the pine canopy.
Nichols Mill Spur Dispersed
This quiet dirt spur road in the Tahoe National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping among native pine trees. It provides basic dirt-road access suitable for standard vehicles during the dry season.
No Name Spur Dispersed
A remote dirt spur road situated in Plumas National Forest near Portola, offering secluded wilderness dispersed camping. The corridor provides a quiet retreat surrounded by pines.
North Black Butte Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along the North Black Butte road corridor within the national forest. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
North Branch Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along North Branch Road within the scenic woods of the Plumas National Forest. The native material road winds through shaded pine stands, offering standard forest pulling spots for self-contained travelers.
North Canyon Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along North Canyon Spur in Plumas National Forest. It features native material pull-offs suitable for various rigs, offering a forested setting near Greenville.
North Childs Meadow
Dispersed camping opportunities along a forest road corridor situated in the Lassen National Forest, located near hot springs and mountain trailheads.
North Fork Campground (Plumas)
A developed campground nestled in the scenic Feather River Canyon, shaded by towering pines and oaks. This site provides quick access to the Feather River, making it an excellent spot for angling and wading. Campsites are equipped with standard amenities and are set just off the highway. Noise from the nearby road and railway can be expected.
North Shore Campground
This developed campground is situated on the scenic forested northern shore of Lake Almanor, offering paved access and convenient amenities near Chester.
North Stephens Spur B Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along North Stephens Spur B in Lassen National Forest. This dirt and gravel forest road offers quiet campsites surrounded by pines, best suited for those seeking a rustic, self-contained wilderness experience.
Northeast Lemm Ranch Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Northeast Lemm Ranch Road within the Lassen National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through scenic pine forests with standard roadside pullouts.
Old Feather Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor winding through Plumas National Forest near Portola, offering dispersed camping on native dirt tracks along the road.
Old Mill Spur C Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service road spur in Plumas National Forest that provides dispersed camping. The route is accessible to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes on a native dirt surface.
Ostrich Spur B Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping sites located along Ostrich Spur B in Plumas National Forest. The native material road winds through quiet pine forests, providing plenty of privacy for self-contained campers.
Panhandle CR Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service dirt spur road located in the Lassen National Forest near Chester. It offers peaceful dispersed camping spots tucked into a scenic pine forest setting with convenient access to nearby Castle Rocks.
Parallel 89 Dispersed Camping
Located just minutes from the southwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park, this National Forest road offers peaceful dispersed camping sites. The lower portion is flat and easily accessible, while the road becomes steeper and rougher as you head deeper into the pine forest. Several dirt pull-offs with stone fire rings are available, making it an excellent base for exploring the nearby national park.
Pass Creek Loop Dispersed
A scenic dirt loop road offering dispersed camping opportunities within Tahoe National Forest.
Pc Port Road Spur A Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located deep within Plumas National Forest near East Quincy. This US Forest Service spur road offers quiet, primitive dispersed camping in a dense pine forest setting.
Peninsula Campground Spurs
These paved spurs provide access to the Peninsula Campground area near the shores of Little Grass Valley Reservoir within Plumas National Forest. The surrounding environment features dense pine forest and scenic lake views, making it a popular spot for campers. Standard developed campground rules apply here, requiring overnight stays to be in designated sites.
Pine Oak RV Park
An established commercial RV park that mainly serves longer-term residents but welcomes overnight stays in campervans and smaller rigs.
Plantation Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Plantation Road within the Plumas National Forest.
Poison Butte Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along a native-surface Forest Service road in Plumas County, offering access to Lassen National Forest.
Poison North Spur
This remote spur road within the Lassen National Forest area offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt track.
Poplar Valley Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Poplar Valley Road near the Jameson River. Access proceeds through a local residential development onto broken asphalt and native-material dirt roads. Several unlevel sites are situated near the river, making this area best suited for campervans and smaller, self-contained rigs.
Portello Park Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Portello Park road within the Plumas National Forest, offering standard forest terrain with native dirt surfaces.
Potato Patch Campground
Tucked away under a dense canopy of towering pines and firs, this developed Forest Service campground sits along the banks of Deer Creek. It offers 32 designated, well-shaded sites with picnic tables and fire grills, providing a cool retreat with convenient trout fishing access.
Prospector Spur A Dispersed
A secluded dirt spur road within the Plumas National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping options surrounded by native pine forest near Table Mountain.
Queen Lily Campground
Queen Lily Campground is a developed forest service facility located in the scenic Feather River Canyon, just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge. The campground sits in a mixed pine forest within walking distance of the water, providing excellent opportunities for swimming and wading. It offers single-family campsites with campfire rings, grills, vault toilets, and drinking water. The access road is paved, making it accessible to standard passenger cars and smaller RVs, though no utility hookups are available.
Quincy South Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Quincy South Forest Road within Plumas National Forest. It provides straightforward, passenger-car-accessible roadside pull-offs very close to local services in the town of Quincy.
R/r Grade Spur 1 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on Lassen National Forest land along R/r Grade Spur 1. The native dirt and gravel road provides access to forested pull-outs suitable for multiple vehicle types.
Railroad Grade Dispersed
This forest corridor along Railroad Grade road in Plumas National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The surrounding pine woods provide a peaceful setting close to Cinder Spring.
Railroad Spur / Wolf Creek Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Wolf Creek and the Railroad Spur in Plumas National Forest. The area features quiet spots tucked into the trees close to the rushing water. Some locations feature slanted, rocky entrances and active mining claims are present nearby, meaning campers should respect private property and boundaries.
Ramelli Creek South Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Rattlesnake Hill Dispersed
Rattlesnake Hill offers dispersed camping options along a native-surface dirt forest road in the Plumas National Forest. The road is generally passable for most vehicles in dry conditions, providing quiet and secluded wooded campsites.
Red Bridge
Red Bridge is a primitive camping area located along the Middle Fork Feather River within Plumas National Forest, offering basic riverside spots.
Red Feather Campground
A developed campground on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir featuring lakeside views and a nearby boat launch. Sites are nestled in a mixed-conifer forest and provide access to the Lakeshore Trail.
Red Hill Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Red Hill Spur within Plumas National Forest. The route consists of native dirt roads providing a rustic experience in a dense pine forest setting.
Red Queen Spur Dispersed
A scenic dirt spur road within Plumas National Forest offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities.
Redhill-Almanor Forest Road Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Redhill-Almanor forest road system in the Plumas National Forest, offering wooded sites with easy access to nearby peaks and creeks.
Rifle Range Road Dispersed
Rifle Range Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in the Plumas National Forest near Greenville. The route features a native dirt surface that is typically suitable for most vehicle classes under dry conditions.
Robbers Roost North Spur Dispersed
This dirt spur road within Lassen National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Surrounded by towering pines and situated near Chester, CA, it provides a peaceful wilderness getaway with standard native-surface roads.
Robbers Spring Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road offers access to dispersed camping options within the Lassen National Forest near Chester, California. The route consists of native dirt and is suitable for standard vehicles during dry periods.
Robbers Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet pine-forested corridor along Robbers Spring Road within Lassen National Forest. It offers multiple primitive dispersed spots suitable for self-contained rigs, accessible via native dirt roads.
Robbers Spur South Dispersed Camping
Robbers Spur South offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within Lassen National Forest. The native-surface dirt roads wind through a quiet pine forest, providing excellent privacy and secluded camp spots. Standard high-clearance vehicles are recommended, although standard sedans can access the area in dry conditions.
Rock Creek Campground (CA)
Tucked into a mixed conifer forest along Rock Creek within Plumas National Forest, this small, quiet developed campground offers six first-come, first-served campsites with excellent access to nearby OHV routes and backcountry trails.
Rocky Knoll Campground
Developed campground located near Silver Lake, offering designated campsites shaded by a mature pine forest. Amenities include water via hand pump, picnic tables, and grills, making it a comfortable base for exploring the nearby wilderness.
Rod Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Rod Spur in the scenic Plumas National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt material and offers access to quiet wooded sites. This area provides a peaceful retreat close to Kids Creek Forest.
Rodent Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along Rodent road, surrounded by the quiet woodlands of Plumas National Forest. The native dirt road provides basic access for standard vehicles during dry seasons.
Ross Canyon Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Ross Canyon road within Plumas National Forest. The route offers standard forest settings with native dirt road access suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Round Valley Butte Spur
A remote dirt spur corridor winding through the Lassen National Forest, providing space for dispersed camping along the native material surface road.
Round Valley South Shore Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along the quiet south shore of Round Valley Reservoir in Plumas National Forest.
Rowland Ferris Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rowland Ferris Road, winding through the Plumas National Forest. The area features shaded roadside pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
Running Deer Campground
Developed campground situated among mixed conifers and shrubbery on the eastern shores of the reservoir. A boat ramp is accessible within the campground area.
Rush CR Hill Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed sites located along native material dirt spurs off Rush Creek Road in the Plumas National Forest. Surrounded by scenic pine forest, these spurs offer quiet and rustic camping opportunities for self-contained rigs. The roads are native dirt, which can become slick and muddy during wet conditions.
Rush Hill Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rush Hill in the Plumas National Forest. The native dirt road offers secluded roadside pull-offs suitable for motorhomes and standard vehicles.
S Sec 8 Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping pullouts near the boundary of the Lassen National Forest area.
Sandy Point Spur A Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Sandy Point Spur A in the Plumas National Forest. The native material dirt road provides access to primitive pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
Sawmill Tom Creek Spur A Dispersed
A remote forest road spur in the Plumas National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road winds through a pine forest near Fowler Peak and is suitable for those seeking a secluded wilderness stay.
Sawmill Tom Creek Spur B
A scenic dirt forest road spur within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping on native surface pull-offs.
Scotts John North Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within Lassen National Forest near Chester, California, offering quiet dispersed camping. The route provides excellent access to the surrounding forest and nearby mountain trailheads.
Se Sec 7 Forest Road
A quiet National Forest corridor located in Plumas County near Lassen National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces.
Seltzer Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Seltzer Road in Plumas National Forest, offering wooded sites near Greenville.
Seneca Canyon Dispersed Area
This quiet walk-in dispersed site is nestled in the Plumas National Forest, offering a peaceful retreat best suited for tent campers.
Seneca Road Canyon View Site
Located along the rugged and narrow Seneca Road, this rustic walk-in spot provides excellent privacy and deep forest immersion.
Sheep Ranch Spur C Dispersed
A quiet National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping access in the Plumas National Forest near Haskell Peak.
Sierra Campground
A quiet Forest Service campground situated along the north bank of the North Yuba River, shaded by a dense canopy of mature fir trees. Designed primarily for tent camping, the sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets in a scenic forest setting.
Sierra Hot Springs
An established hot springs resort offering dedicated overnight camping sites alongside rustic hotel accommodations. Overnight fees grant campers continuous twenty-four-hour access to natural hot spring pools, showers, restrooms, and a communal kitchen area.
Sierraville Ranger Station Forest Access
This paved forest access road near the Sierraville Ranger Station offers convenient roadside dispersed camping with easy asphalt access. It is highly accessible for rigs of all sizes, though some highway noise should be expected.
Silver Bowl Campground
Silver Bowl Campground is a developed Forest Service destination set along the quiet shores of Silver Lake, offering 18 designated campsites. The area features scenic picnic spots, a nature trail around the water, a convenient boat launch ramp, and quick access to trailheads entering the nearby Caribou Wilderness.
Silver Lake Campground
A tranquil and secluded developed campground set among granite boulders and pine trees. The site offers easy access to high alpine lakes, the Pacific Crest Trail, and scenic hiking up to Spanish Peak.
Silver Lakeview Road
A scenic National Forest Service corridor providing dispersed camping options near Lassen National Forest.
Ski Hill Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Ski Hill Spur in Lassen National Forest, providing shaded spots close to Stover Mountain.
Snag Lake Campground
A primitive, free Forest Service campground offering lakeside sites along Snag Lake. Features include a basic pit toilet, picnic tables, and fire rings, with direct access to the water for swimming or paddleboarding.
Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
Snake Lake Campground is a pine and fir forest destination located about 8 miles from Quincy, California. Positioned next to the shallow, lily pad-filled Snake Lake, it serves as a popular hub for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian use, and OHV trail staging. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, fire pits, picnic tables, food storage lockers, and horse corrals.
Snake Lake Loop Dispersed
A scenic, unpaved forest loop road located within Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities among the pine trees near Snake Lake.
Snake Lake Loop Spur A
Dispersed camping corridor along Snake Lake Loop Spur A within the Plumas National Forest. The road provides access to native surface spurs suitable for boondocking near Snake Lake.
Snake Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Snake Road within the Plumas National Forest. The route offers several rustic roadside pull-offs nestled within a quiet pine forest setting.
Snowflower Tie Dispersed Corridor
A rustic forest road corridor within the Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along its native-surface route.
Sockum Squirrel Spur
This scenic Forest Service road corridor in Plumas National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt spur road near East Quincy.
Soldier Meadows Campground
A tranquil developed Forest Service campground set in a scenic meadow bordered by Soldier Creek and a dense pine-fir forest. It features 15 designated campsites with picnic tables and fire grills, offering a peaceful forest escape.
South Almanor Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur provides dispersed camping opportunities within Lassen National Forest, situated just west of Lake Almanor. The native dirt road is accessible to a variety of vehicles and offers easy access to the surrounding pine forest.
South Bogard Buttes
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along South Bogard Buttes road within Lassen National Forest. The route winds through scenic pine forest and offers a peaceful wilderness experience away from crowded recreation areas.
South Browns Camp Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the dirt road leading to South Browns Camp within the Lassen National Forest.
South Fork Deer Creek Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping along a National Forest spur road. This area offers primitive camping options tucked into the forest canopy within the Plumas National Forest.
South Fork Rock Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic corridor along South Fork Rock Creek within Plumas National Forest. This area offers tranquil forest settings with multiple opportunities for dispersed camping.