Part of Butt Valley Reservoir, Ponderosa Flat Campground sits within Plumas National Forest as the upper campground on the lake. The US Forest Service manages this $25-per-night facility, which operates seasonally with partial closure in late September and full closure by month's end. Pacific Gas and Electric actually runs operations here alongside the nearby Cool Springs Campground.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 26 feet, though maneuvering requires care in the tighter spaces. The reservoir holds plenty of water for boating, but submerged snags create navigation hazards. Paved roads work well for kids on bikes and scooters. Fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets serve each site, with campground hosts present during operating season. ATV riders can access dirt roads extending for miles, though this isn't officially designated as a ride-out facility.
Description
Fee, 63 sites, RV's and tents, boat ramp, vault toilets, piped water, 6 persons per campsite $25/night $2/pet/night
Fee Info
Pet fee of $2 per pet per night
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Map & DirectionsPonderosa Flat Campground is located in California near Chester
Coordinates
40.16336896 N
121.18174 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires







