Laufman Campground

Small and low-traffic, Laufman Campground sits just off the Milford Grade in Plumas National Forest, accessible via a gravel road with at least one notable pothole that can challenge compact cars and larger rigs without high clearance. The campground has roughly six sites, though some are heavily overgrown and not practical to use. Trailers up to 22 feet have made it in successfully, with reviewers noting three sites that work comfortably for that size.

Amenities are minimal. There is a vault toilet on site, but no water and no trash service, so campers need to bring their own supply and pack everything out. Fire rings and picnic tables are present at most sites, though a few fire pits have become overgrown with grass. Cell coverage is unreliable here, with one camper finding AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all essentially unusable without a signal booster.

The campground tends to stay uncrowded. Multiple visitors report arriving to find only one or two other parties, and the layout is compact enough that a full campground would leave little privacy between sites. An aspen-lined creek sits a short walk south, and the Shallow Grave Trail area draws some hikers looking to bag a nearby peak. Fees run $15 per night in season with a $7 charge for an additional vehicle, though early and late shoulder visits have sometimes been free. Laufman works best as an overnight stop for self-sufficient campers passing through the area who do not need hookups or developed facilities.