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Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground

Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground is situated near Camptonville, CA, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Yuba River and the scenic Sierra Buttes, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest

Overview

Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. this facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

Wild Plum Loop Trail can be accessed from the campground. The 2.5-mile trail is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Haypress Trail. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is just two miles from the campground. A variety of lodging and dining options are available.

Facilities

Wild Plum Loop Trail can be accessed from the campground. The 2.5-mile trail is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Haypress Trail. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is just two miles from the campground. A variety of lodging and dining options are available.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Haypress Creek. A forest of hardwood and pine trees covers the area, offering pleasant shade. Many rocks, from early gold dredging activity, cover the forest floor. Several sites overlook the creek.

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For facility specific information, please call (530) 265-4531.

Nearby Attractions

Wild Plum Campground is located about 1 mile east of historic Sierra City which is on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and scenic mountain vistas. Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 7 miles north of the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from with in the campground as well as at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic town of Sierra City offers historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.

Charges & Cancellations

No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).__ * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.__ There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.__ Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

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Location

Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Sierra City travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about a half a mile, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 miles. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.

Address

YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND 15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922

Coordinates

39.566812 N
120.602764 W

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Reviewed Apr. 28, 2020

Hidden Gem!

Wild Plum is a beautiful campground close to the Yuba on Haypress Creek. Large campsites in the pine forest with lots of privacy at most sites. Most of the campers are there to ride the Downieville down hill which is right around the corner. Gold Lake highway is close by which gives outdoor enthusiasts access to the mighty majestic Sierra Buttes, Sardine Lake and dozens of other beautiful alpine lakes. This is outdoor recreation Mecca and the campground is amazing!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground is located at 4406 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground allows vehicles up to 43 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tahoe National Forest Wild Plum Campground?

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