A roughly one-mile dirt road leads into North Wilson Lake, passing through a burn scar area where fallen trees may require maneuvering. Campers report a single established spot directly at the water's edge, with a fire ring already in place. Note that a fire permit is currently required. Mosquitoes near the water become heavy after sunset. The road continues past the lake, suggesting additional dispersed options beyond the main site. Campers exploring camping near Mill Creek will find this suits those comfortable with light off-road access and minimal facilities.
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Map & DirectionsNorth Wilson Lake is located in California near Mill Creek
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
40.34196365 N
121.4378365 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/28/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/28/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if North Wilson Lake needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Redding, CA
- 1 hr 48 min from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 20 min from Reno, NV
