Dispersed Camping in Plumas County, California
Showing 355 locations in Plumas County (Page 2 of 2).
South Little Bunchgrass Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along South Little Bunchgrass Spur within the Lassen National Forest, offering remote forest sites.
South Locherman Canyon Road Dispersed
South Locherman Canyon Road offers dispersed camping corridors within the Lassen National Forest near Chester. Winding through dense pine forests, it provides quiet camping opportunities with easy access to nearby hiking around Stover Mountain.
Southeast Cold Springs Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Southeast Cold Springs road in the Lassen National Forest, offering wooded retreats near the Cold Springs Trailhead.
Southwest Campground & Visitor Center Parking
This official National Park Service campground and visitor center parking area offers highly convenient overnight options at the southern entrance of the park. During the summer, walk-in tent sites are available adjacent to the parking area, while winter and spring visitors can camp directly in self-contained vehicles within the paved lot. The visitor center vestibule remains open 24/7, providing access to heated flush toilets, public Wi-Fi, and potable water. A modest nightly permit fee is required, payable via self-registration.
Spade Way Dispersed Camping
Spade Way offers rustic dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Plumas National Forest. The native dirt road accommodates standard vehicles and is accessible year-round for motorized recreation.
Spanish Creek - Oakland Camp Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Spanish Creek within Plumas National Forest. The dirt road leads past a local camp facility to numerous flat, creekside pull-offs and clearings. It offers excellent access to the water, though visitors should anticipate intermittent train noise from the nearby railway line.
Spanish Creek Campground
Spanish Creek Campground is a beautifully upgraded USFS facility situated along the banks of Spanish Creek in the Plumas National Forest. The site features paved parking spurs, campfire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, with no utility hookups available. Visitors can access a popular swimming hole directly from the campground, and fishing opportunities abound in the nearby Feather River. Due to active wildlife in the canyon, campers must store all food and attractants in the provided bear-proof lockers.
Spring Cabin Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Spring Cabin Road in the scenic Plumas National Forest, offering standard forest service dispersed sites among the pines.
Spring Garden Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping options within the scenic Plumas National Forest.
Squirrel-taylor Spur
A quiet forest spur in Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road. Accessible by most vehicles under dry conditions, it provides a secluded wilderness atmosphere close to local hiking spots.
St Bernard So (Collins 1) Dispersed
A dirt road corridor within Lassen National Forest area, offering several pull-offs and flat clearings near the town of Chester. The area is adjacent to active logging operations which can generate early morning heavy vehicle noise on weekdays. Some sections of this corridor may border private timberlands, so visitors should check for local signage.
Star Butte Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping area situated within the Lassen National Forest near Star Butte.
Stony Drive
Stony Drive offers straightforward dispersed camping on a native dirt road within Plumas National Forest. The corridor is open year-round to all vehicles, providing quiet and forested sites close to Om Chatim Springs.
Stroing Ranch - Greenville Creek Tie Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Stroing Ranch - Greenville Creek Tie Road within Lassen National Forest. The sites offer a balance of shade and sun, with Greenville Creek running nearby earlier in the season.
Stump Spur Section 13 Dispersed
A quiet, dirt forest spur within Lassen National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities close to Domingo Springs.
Summit Lake North Campground
A developed National Park Service campground situated on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park, offering direct access to Summit Lake and nearby trailheads. The campground features wooded, shaded sites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water, and flush toilets. Its central location makes it an ideal base for hiking Lassen Peak or exploring the hydrothermal areas of Bumpass Hell.
Summit Lake South Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on the main corridor of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Nestled beside Summit Lake, this location serves as an excellent basecamp for hikers and backpackers with immediate trailhead access to the interior wilderness. The facility features standard campground amenities under a canopy of pine trees, with both standard and tent-only campsites available.
Summit Lake Spur Dispersed
This primitive spur road within the Lassen National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities among the pine trees. Accessible by standard vehicles via a native dirt road, the corridor is seasonally open to motorized camping.
Summit Lake Stock Corral
A developed equestrian-focused camping facility located within Lassen Volcanic National Park, offering stock corrals and trail access. Positioned within walking distance of Summit Lake, it serves as an ideal base for horse riding and hiking enthusiasts exploring the park.
Sundew Campground
Sundew Campground is situated along the western shore of Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The site is nestled within a shady pine and fir forest, providing easy access to water recreation activities like boating, canoeing, and fishing. Nearby trailheads offer hiking access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Sunnyside Mine Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface.
Tamarack Flat Spur C Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Tamarack Flat Spur C within Lassen National Forest. This dirt and gravel road provides easy access to secluded forested pullouts perfect for self-contained rigs.
Taylorsville Community Campground
A quiet community-operated developed campground offering shaded sites under mature pine trees along Indian Creek.
Third Water Parallel Dispersed Area
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Plumas National Forest. The route is characterized by a native dirt and gravel surface, providing a quiet retreat close to nature.
Thompson Willow Spur D
This dirt forest service spur road in the Plumas National Forest offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a typical pine forest setting. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel and is accessible by standard passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Thompson-willow Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along the Thompson-willow Spur road in the scenic Plumas National Forest.
Three Lakes Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor located in the Plumas National Forest near Quincy, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the road toward Three Lakes Trailhead. The road is composed of native dirt material and is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions.
Tooms Road
Dispersed camping opportunities along Tooms Road near the northern shores of Sly Creek Reservoir. The road has a bituminous surface treatment making it accessible for most vehicles.
Trosi Canyon Dispersed Camping
Trosi Canyon offers peaceful dispersed camping along a native-surface forest road within Plumas National Forest. The corridor provides several unmaintained pull-outs shaded by pine trees, located near Cottonwood Springs and Frenchman Lake.
Two Rivers Road Dispersed
A series of spacious gravel clearings located along Two Rivers Road just off CA-70. These sites sit below the highway grade, which helps muffle passing traffic noise, and are positioned near a small creek feeding into the Middle Fork Feather River.
Upper Peters Creek Road
This scenic forest corridor within the Plumas National Forest provides access to dispersed camping along a dirt and gravel road. Accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions, it offers a peaceful retreat close to Kettle Rock.
Upper Seneca Road Walk-In Site
This secluded walk-in dispersed camping spot off Seneca Road offers a rustic tent-camping experience under a dense pine canopy.
Upper Stephens Spur Dispersed
Upper Stephens Spur offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road within Lassen National Forest. The corridor provides quiet wooded sites close to natural attractions.
Upper Willow Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor within Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. The road is accessible by standard vehicles in dry conditions, providing quiet sites nestled among pine trees near Smith Peak.
Valley Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Valley Road within the Plumas National Forest. The route offers native surface access into quiet wooded settings.
Virgilia-Gopher Hill Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor running through Plumas National Forest along the Virgilia-Gopher Hill route. This secluded area offers a classic pine forest setting with easy access to quiet campsites.
Warner Creek Campground
A quiet Forest Service campground situated near Warner Valley, featuring 13 designated sites surrounded by towering pines.
Warner Valley Campground
A quiet, low-development campground located in the remote southeastern region of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Nestled in a deep pine forest, this rustic site features direct trail access to several local natural attractions, including hydrothermal boiling springs and steam vents. It operates seasonally and provides a peaceful, basic camping experience.
Warner Valley North
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping access in Lassen National Forest, near the scenic Warner Valley. The dirt road is accessible by standard vehicles during the late spring through autumn season.
West Branch Lights Creek
A quiet and remote forest road corridor located within Plumas National Forest, offering dispersed camping alongside the West Branch of Lights Creek. Access is via a native material dirt road that provides peaceful pine-wooded spots.
West Cal MTN Tie Road Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor located within Lassen National Forest that provides opportunities for dispersed camping.
West Chapman Creek Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor in Tahoe National Forest offering peaceful dispersed camping sites along West Chapman Creek. The area is heavily wooded, providing typical forest seclusion close to outdoor activities around Schroeder Mountain.
West Howard Creek Road Dispersed
West Howard Creek Road offers quiet, dispersed camping along a dirt forest corridor in Plumas National Forest. The road is composed of native material and is seasonally accessible for most vehicle classes during dry summer months.
West Poison Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along West Poison Spur in Lassen National Forest. The native dirt road offers a peaceful wooded retreat with several potential turnouts for standard vehicles and self-contained motorhomes.
West Robbers Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic and quiet forest road corridor located in the Lassen National Forest, ideal for rustic dispersed camping. The native-surface road winds through thick pine forests, providing a quiet atmosphere with several pull-offs suitable for camping.
West Wilson Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material spur road in Lassen National Forest, located near local geological landmarks like Ice Cave and Ice Cave Mountain.
Whitehorse Campground
Located in the Plumas National Forest near Bucks Lake, this developed campground offers paved access loops, vault toilets, potable water, and bear-proof food storage lockers. It serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Williams Creek Road
A scenic forest corridor within the Plumas National Forest near Portola, offering dispersed camping opportunities along Williams Creek. Native-surface roads lead to quiet, forested spots that are seasonally accessible for standard vehicles and campervans.
Williams South Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Williams South road in the Plumas National Forest. The native dirt road winds through scenic pine forest, offering several pullouts for self-contained campers.
Willow Flat Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along Willow Flat Spur within Plumas National Forest.
Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area
A serene dispersed camping area situated near the shores of Willow Lake in the Lassen National Forest, offering direct access to scenic hiking trails.
Wolf Creek Road Dispersed
This gravel corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Plumas National Forest. The road is generally well-maintained and accessible to most vehicle types.
Wyandotte Campground
A developed campground nestled in a mixed-conifer forest environment near Little Grass Valley Reservoir, offering a quieter setting for camping, boating, and wildlife viewing.
Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is nestled within a beautiful forest of old-growth red fir and aspens atop Yuba Pass. Operated by the Tahoe National Forest, this developed facility offers single-family campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are available on-site. Visitors can enjoy nearby bird watching, scenic hiking trails, and quick access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Yuba Pass-Webber Lake Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor extending through the national forest, offering quiet dispersed camping spots amidst the pines. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles and motorhomes during the dry season, providing a peaceful wilderness retreat.