Elam Campground

We came up on a Sunday as this campground is usually full. To our surprise we had the pick of most of the spots. We chose #10 which is adjacent to the creek. Campsites were clean, each one having a fire ring and picnic table. The fishing here is usually great but they were having problems at the fishery. As it was we still caught 4 native trout. Pit toilets and water is available.

This campground is a refreshing campground. We stayed at spot #10 just above the creek. I caught three native trout. The stocked fish had a disease and couldn't be released. Clean outhouses and a water pump. The sites are paved with a fire pit and a picnic table. The hosts were very friendly. As of today, no Coleman lanterns are allowed. There is NO cell coverage. Either travel down Hwy 32 45 minutes or travel up about 20 minutes. Turn on Hwy 36 towards Chester. BYW. Chester is a nice town to visit and get gas and food.

This campground is on highway 32 in northern Ca. Most of the sites are on a hill, so they would be good for an RV or car camping. Pump water. The highway is close by, so you hear the cars, but the creek runs between the road and campground.

Beautiful creek, quiet campground, hand pump for water, bald eagles, osprey, and a nice little hiking trail. It got freezing cold at night with our 30° bags. Creekside sites are in the back, but those across the road are still very close to the creek. I'd absolutely stay again but I'd bring an extra blanket. Also, there is heavy and quite adorable (though plague- carrying) chipmunk activity and a deer decided to thoroughly check out our camp at night.

Great place to kick back with family and friends. It’s about 1-1.25 hour(s) from towns, so you’ll need to plan ahead for supplies like ice and essentials. Some local fishing traffic, meaning you’ll see more people in the sites than actually staying there. 

Great fly fishing or general trout fishing along the bay up and down.  Be sure to check local fishing g regulations about barbs and live bait. 

Pre-Covid, Chester, CA was a great town spot to grab a local breakfast or meal- not sure about that now. Good grocery/gas/supply  spots are there as well.