Plumas National Forest's Indian Jim Campground sits along a river corridor near Belden, accessible by drive-in vehicle. The site is free, managed by the US Forest Service, and includes toilets, picnic tables, trash service, and WiFi. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome. Campers who want to explore the broader area can find campsites around Plumas National Forest ranging from developed to dispersed. No reviews are on record, so conditions on the ground are unconfirmed. It suits budget-conscious campers who need basic amenities near a river setting.
Description
Formerly James Lee Campground
Free river camping by a closed school named Indian Jim, previously James Lee. Campground is legal to stay, but not maintained and river keeps washing parts away. Train on one side and highway on the other, tall grass and minimal river access due to vegetation. Not recommend for large trailers. Great tough trails nearby. Minimal gold but decent fishing and swimming. Not a good launch for kayaks, head further up river
Reservation Info
Not recommended for large trailers - rough road
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsIndian Jim Campground is located in California near Belden
Directions
Not recommended for large trailers - rough road
Coordinates
39.95046905360177 N
121.30123590542198 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Indian Jim Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 58 min from Redding, CA
- 2 hrs 4 min from Reno, NV
