Pet friendly camping around Quincy, California offers access to Plumas National Forest's diverse ecosystems ranging from 3,500 to 7,000 feet elevation. The area experiences significant temperature variations with summer days reaching 90°F while dropping to the 40s at night. Winter camping requires preparation for snow at higher elevations, particularly at campgrounds above 5,000 feet.
What to do
Fishing spots: Silver Lake Campground offers good fishing opportunities alongside swimming holes. "There is good fishing at silver lake, but the highlight of camping here is the potholes. The river carved some unusual holes in the granite. Great escape from the heat," notes camper Jim N.
Motorcycle camping: Plumas-Eureka State Park provides excellent motorcycle camping terrain with access to multiple wilderness areas. Ross H. reports, "Stayed at a great site for tent camping with my motorcycle. Bathrooms were clean, weather good, and bugs weren't too bad. Also a trailhead for hiking to a few secluded lakes."
Family hikes: Day hikes from campsites provide wildlife viewing opportunities with minimal equipment needed. "We hiked up to Jamison Lake, which was a good 3 miles each way starting from the campground. There's a museum on site at the check-in area," shares Luna F. about her experience at Plumas-Eureka.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground maintains well-serviced restrooms and shower facilities. Kiley S. confirms, "Our site (36) was spacious, had great trees to sling up the hammock, and backed up to the creek which provided a lovely soundtrack. The moonlight that night was insane!"
Water access: Taylorsville County Park offers direct creek access from most campsites. "There is also a water access to go easing and a few deep spots for swimming," notes Karissa R. She adds, "There are very nice and large spots for both Camper and Tent camping."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds provide good separation between sites despite being established campgrounds. According to Karissa R., "The trees separated the spots enough that groups can be separate or together. The road isn't too close, and there isn't much traffic after 9:00 or so anyways."
What you should know
Train noise: Spanish Creek Campground has railroad tracks nearby that can affect light sleepers. Jessica F. warns, "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."
Wildlife precautions: Bear activity requires proper food storage in all Plumas Forest campgrounds. "We were sure to use the bear box properly as a bear had been spotted in the campground that morning!" reports Kiley S. about her stay at Plumas-Eureka.
Seasonal access limitations: Many campgrounds close by early October due to snow risk. Luna F. notes about Plumas-Eureka, "We stayed in early June, which had perfect weather -- cool nights and warm days."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Spanish Creek provides natural water play areas suitable for supervised children. Erika B. describes, "The water is clean and inviting, the beach is wide and covered with shake rocks, and the views up the sides of the steep banks are beautiful!"
Accessibility considerations: Look for campgrounds with paved pathways for easier stroller and wheelchair access. Jennifer J. observed at Hallsted Campground, "The bathrooms were clean and well stocked with nice asphalt pathways."
Entertainment alternatives: Some campgrounds offer unexpected amenities for kids. "There are also 3 Poké stops and a gym for Pokémon Go players," mentions Karissa R. about Taylorsville County Park, which can keep tech-oriented kids engaged.
Tips for RVers
Limited hookup options: Pioneer RV Park provides full hookups near town when forest camping isn't suitable. Travis C. notes, "Very clean place located near the fairgrounds in East Quincy. Only downfall was the noise from the lumber yard."
Road conditions: Access roads to remote campgrounds can be challenging. Ty G. warns about Whitehorse Campground, "Biggest downfall of this area is the hour long drive with a trailer down the wash board road."
Dumping facilities: Most forest campgrounds lack dump stations. "Only downside was no dump or fresh water and it's a 30+ minute drive to town," reports Ty G. about his experience with pet friendly camping near Quincy at Whitehorse Campground.
