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Gansner Bar Campground accommodates tent camping, RVs, and glamping with pets allowed throughout the grounds. Located in Belden, this established campground operates from May to October with drinking water available and trash collection services. Several pet-friendly options exist in the surrounding Plumas National Forest area, including Silver Lake Campground, Lower Bucks Campground, and Whitehorse Campground at Bucks Lake Recreation Area. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements for dogs, with no specific breed restrictions noted at forest service sites. Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Rocky Point Campground on Lake Almanor, where the grounds are always clean and pets can enjoy the shoreline. The park is family and pet friendly at reasonable costs, with sites located within walking distance of the lake. Camping photos and user guides for Belden, California are available on The Dyrt.
Trails surrounding Belden provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, though pets must remain leashed on all national forest paths. The nearby Feather River offers cooling spots for dogs during summer months, particularly at Gansner Bar where the riverside location provides natural water access. Spanish Creek Campground, approximately 20 miles from Belden, features picnic tables and drinking water with pet-friendly policies. When camping with dogs in this region, visitors should be prepared for wildlife encounters including bears, with proper food storage essential at all campsites. Cool Springs Campground allows pets with multiple access types including drive-in, boat-in, hike-in and walk-in options, making it versatile for different camping styles with dogs. The campground is extremely peaceful during off-season periods, ideal for those seeking quiet outdoor time with their pets.
"Excellent location for lake and swimming hole access. Kirkwood right down the road provides groceries as needed"
"It was a beautiful small lake with hiking trails right off of the lake."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Site 6 is great because it has its own water access which our dogs loved!!"
"You may drive to a bathroom. Now, surpass those issues, and the bears and rattlesnakes and hoards of meat bees, lol, and this was the most beautiful site I've ever stayed in."
from $5 / night
Check Availability"Walking trails connect to the campground! What a delight and right near Bucks Lake!
It is bear country, and the campsite was visited by a bear at night.""Clean campground, great fishing, and nice trail around lake. Kids love camping here. Bathrooms are kept clean and stocked 2-3x a day."
from $31 / night
Check Availability"Bucks lake is our family’s favorite. Lake is big enough for boating and fishing and never seems to be overcrowded."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"The spaces are large, sunny and shaded with lovely trees and all within walking distance from the lake. Staff is friendly and helpful and the park is always clean. "
"Our visit to Lake Almanor was amazing. My Dad brought his sail boat and the wind was perfect for sailing. The campgrounds are spacious and the restrooms are clean."
"This campground is a hidden gem on Butt Lake. There are first come first serve sites and also sites to be reserved. It has a few walk in sites and mostly drive in."
"We were fortunate to discover Butt Lake near Lake Almanor. Only one small burn area far from the campgrounds. Friday was opening day for Cool Springs campground. "
from $17 / night
"I would stay here a couple nights again, because the creek is beautiful, and the valley seems remote, while still being close to a moderately large highway, and Quincy, for restocking."
"Only downside is it is near a railroad. Be aware that google maps will take you through private property so you need to look at the map to avoid that!"
from $35 - $80 / night
Check Availability"It's close to the lake and market. We love to get ice cream before dinner :) Only negative - not all of the spaces have bear boxes and we had a nice visitor one morning."
"It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake."
"Its a short walk down to the river. The river is warm and slow right there and it has crawfish. My boys caught a handful and had a great time!"
from $35 - $45 / night
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GuideRight behind a casino, but a really nice park. Excellent bathrooms and showers. A pool area and dog park. Good Wi-Fi and amenities. A little pricier than what I am used to but it was a really nice place to stay the night. Also awesome treat bad for the dog provided at check in, a really nice touch.
LegendSo, we already knew we were in trouble. Lassen Volcanic was closed(it was on fire), which is the whole reason we were here. Lots of smoke, but the campground wasn't in danger. We came in anyway. This was the last stop before we started home.
The campground had a lot of cancellations, so it was unusually quiet. That didn't bother us! We had a back in site- 33. The best site in the campground! It's close to the dog park if you have a dog.
The bathroom/shower is 3 sites down. Very clean.
Also close to the walking trail, basketball/volleyball courts& a neat tree swing. All this is under tall pines. This isn't a large campground, but it's VERY nice. Lots of trees& shady. Has a gift shop at the office.
The pool was open. Lots of hornets& 2 people got stung while in the pool. They have traps out, but the hornets are persistent!
Laundry I didn't use, but it's there if you need it. Everything was very clean. Service was friendly.
So, this is a good base for Lassen Volcanic. Since we couldn't go, there's other things to see. McArthur Burney Falls is a bit of a drive, but well worth it. We also stopped at Subway Cave, which we loved& Hat Creek Rim Overlook(which was a waste of time with the smoke). The rest of the day we chilled at the pool! We will definitely be back someday to see Lassen!
ScoutWe have been going here for years. The spaces are large, sunny and shaded with lovely trees and all within walking distance from the lake. Staff is friendly and helpful and the park is always clean. Love the fishing, swimming and hiking. Beautiful views of the mountains and lake any direction. Family and pet friendly at a reasonable cost.
TravelerSurprised how well maintained and friendly staff assisting with set up. Nice dog large area without enclosed fencing. All short term campers are located in the center very cozy. Lots of families and kids and noisy. We were able to ride bike in the park and on the road that was safe with little to no traffic. Several grass areas for guest minus pets. The perimeter areas are for permanent residence with several for sale. So no chance of getting some nice sites. A number of tiny cottages to rent. The railroad tracks along side of park and loud in early hours you got use to it. Will return but off season when kids are back in school. Also no access to creek from park. Recommend very clean park
ScoutWOW, this place is super nice. Kid friendly with activities and play areas. Pet park for off leash play! Clean and friendly staff! #1 park in our book!
GuideWe love Collins!! Very nice for paddle boarding and kayaking. Clean sites and pet friendly. We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!
GuideThis place is cool - the Mineral Lodge and Restaurant is where we checked in for campground. We needed a place to stay before heading into Lassen Volcanic NP. The Mineral Lodge and campground next door are family owned and have a community feel. No frill campground, does have hookups.
$35 per night plus $2 pet fee
Sites very close together. Bathroom old but works. Poor T Mobile service. No wifi.
ScoutOut of all of the campgrounds around Lake Oroville and within the state park rec area by far Bidwell is THE best..it's clean, it has cell service plus wifi if you need it, pets are ok, 2 to 3 boat launches, spots to fish, great showers and bathrooms plus the park rangers that run this specific campground are the most amazing people.. they remember you and they are always friendly and have a smile for you plus they are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly love their jobs..I love this campground and have been here many times this summer alone I will continue to come back and always recommend it to anyone and everyone
ScoutSituated out in the Sierra Buttes in California. This bad boy was shown to me by my father. A place to really escape the busy city life, let alone people. Located near Gold Lake you’ll have access to fishing, phenomenal hiking trails that overlook the Sierra Buttes. People respect the area so the conditions are what you expect nature to be like. Not run down with garbage and all. Highly recommend this campground. Been going here once a year.
Plumas National Forest camping near Belden offers diverse terrain at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 7,000 feet. The area features numerous alpine lakes and the North Fork of the Feather River with camping available from May through October. Temperatures can reach 90°F during summer days while dropping to 45°F at night in higher elevation campgrounds.
Fishing opportunities: Spanish Creek Campground provides excellent fishing access with a swimming hole featuring "beautiful clear water and breathtaking views" according to camper Erika B. The campground is approximately 20 miles from Belden and offers "no shortage of swimming holes" as noted by Lex N.
Hiking trails: Silver Lake Campground features "hiking trails right off of the lake" as mentioned by Amy W. Located in Plumas National Forest about 5 miles down a gravel road, this small campground has only 9 sites but provides direct trail access.
Water recreation: Butt Lake near Lake Almanor offers unique water features with Ray B. noting that "it is fed by a pipe from Lake Almanor with a hydroelectric plant just prior to the water entering Butt Lake." Cool Springs Campground sits on this lake and provides boat-in, drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options.
Swimming access: Hallsted Campground on the North Fork Feather River offers warm, slow-moving water that's perfect for families. Jennifer J. mentions "The river is warm and slow right there and it has crawfish. My boys caught a handful and had a great time!"
Wildlife viewing: Haskins Valley Campground provides opportunities to see local wildlife, though campers should be prepared for bears. Julie B. reports "we had a nice visitor one morning. Be sure to put your food in your car if you don't have a bear box."
Spacious campsites: Sites at Lower Bucks Campground provide ample room with Josh F. noting it's "Right on the water, good fishing and not cramped in to a small area." Anna S. adds, "Site 6 is great because it has its own water access which our dogs loved!"
Bear safety requirements: Proper food storage is essential at all Plumas Forest campgrounds. Renee A. from Lower Bucks Campground reports "We heard bears fishing and roaring just feet from us" while Julie B. warns that "not all of the spaces have bear boxes" at Haskins Valley.
Train noise considerations: Spanish Creek Campground sits near railroad tracks. Jessica F. advises "The trains were definitely loud in the night, because the rails cling to the sides of the canyon, and the wheels scrape against the rails on the curves...pack earplugs."
Reservation challenges: Whitehorse Campground at Bucks Lake Recreation Area offers both tent and RV sites, though they fill quickly during peak season. Erin C. notes that "Spacing in tent only is cramped" while Sarah J. found "on a Sunday night there were only 5 filled spaces" during off-peak times.
Fishing with kids: Hallsted Campground offers beginner-friendly fishing with Jennifer J. reporting "My boys caught a handful [of crawfish] and had a great time!" The river access is easy with "nice asphalt pathways" connecting the campground to the water.
Swimming options: Rocky Point Campground on Lake Almanor features a "nice little beach for kids" as Alex notes. Tammy H. adds "My Dad brought his sail boat and the wind was perfect for sailing" making it good for various water activities.
Hiking for children: Silver Lake Campground offers "good fishing' at silver lake, but the highlight of camping here is the potholes. The river carved some unusual holes in the granite" according to Jim N., creating natural features kids enjoy exploring.
Road conditions: Access to Whitehorse Campground can be challenging with Ty G. mentioning "the hour long drive with a trailer down the wash board road" as the "biggest downfall of this area."
Site size limitations: Campgrounds in the Belden area vary greatly in RV accessibility. At Rocky Point, J.R. warns "If your rig is over 30 ft you will have a more difficult time getting into spaces. The roads are narrow and don't leave a lot of room to maneuver."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Belden: Most campgrounds in Plumas National Forest welcome pets, including Gansner Bar which has "spacious sites" that "include covered picnic bench and fire pit" according to Petar M., making them suitable for RVs with pets. For pet-friendly RV camping options, spaces at Lower Bucks Lake are particularly well-suited with Anna S. mentioning her dogs loved having their own water access.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Belden, CA is Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, Ca) — Plumas National Forest with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
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