Boat-in and drive-in access makes Gansner Bar Campground accessible to different camping styles along the Feather River. The US Forest Service manages this forested site with spacious spots that include covered picnic tables and fire pits, though no hookups are available. Clean restrooms and drinking water provide basic comfort for tent campers and smaller RVs.
Fishing opportunities draw visitors to the riverside location, while a dump station sits two miles up the road for those needing it. The campground operates from May through October at $31 per night, with reservations accepted and pets welcome throughout the pet-friendly options near Plumas National Forest.
Description
Overview
Gansner Bar Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is very popular. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground. The river and nearby Gansner Bar are also popular for swimming and wading activities.
Facilities
Gansner Bar campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available. __Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. A full-service store, gas and phone service is available less than 10 miles away.
Natural Features
This campground is located in the Plumas National Forest, which is attractive to outdoor enthusiasts because of its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. Gansner Bar is in the Feather River Canyon, at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGansner Bar Campground is located in California near Belden
Coordinates
40.0199 N
121.2231 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
