Best Glamping near Plumas National Forest
Little Bear RV Park in Blairsden and Sardine Lake in Camptonville house some of the area's most distinctive glamping accommodations within Plumas National Forest region. The safari-style canvas tents at Little Bear feature comfortable queen beds with luxury linens, electricity, and private outdoor decks overlooking the Feather River. For those seeking more substantial structures, Sardine Lake offers wood-framed glamping cabins with kitchenettes, climate control systems, and rustic-chic furnishings. Both locations provide hot shower facilities, flush toilets, and communal fire pits while maintaining proximity to hiking trails and alpine lakes. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs expands accommodation options with their collection of well-appointed yurts featuring skylights for stargazing. "This clean, quiet, and very family friendly campground offers a mixture of full and partial hookup sites, plus cabins. It's right on the Feather river, with a refreshing swimming hole walking distance from the campground," one guest shared.
Access to pristine alpine lakes sets these glamping resorts apart from typical outdoor stays. The Sierra Buttes provide a dramatic backdrop for glampers at Sardine Lake, where private beach access allows for swimming, fishing, and paddleboarding directly from the property. Little Bear glamping sites connect to extensive trail systems including sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, offering day hikes to hidden waterfalls and panoramic vistas. Seasonal considerations influence availability, with most luxury canvas accommodations open from May through October. Winter glamping options remain limited due to heavy snowfall in the higher elevations. Resort dining options range from on-site restaurants at Little Bear to communal outdoor kitchens at smaller glamping outposts. A visitor noted, "There's no cell service and no services at the campsite so pick up firewood from the one motel/cafe/gas/market on the way in." Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when these unique accommodations book quickly.
