Can you reserve a site at Potato Patch Campground?

No. Potato Patch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Potato Patch Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,444 ft
Elevation

Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and firs and conveniently located along Deer Creek. Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for getting away from the valley heat. A developed campground with 32 designated sites, there is a maximum of 8 people per site. Some sites equipped to accommodate RVs and/or are ADA accessible. Grills and tables are provided. Excellent trout fishing can be found all along Deer Creek.

The facts

Season: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

40.18835, -121.53272 · 40°11'18.0"N 121°31'57.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	49	54	63	73	83	82	77	64	50	42
Low °F	24	24	26	29	35	40	44	42	38	32	27	24
Precip in	8.3	8.3	7.6	4.1	2.8	1.1	0.2	0.2	0.5	2.7	5.2	9.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Potato Patch Campground

Can you reserve a site at Potato Patch Campground?: No. Potato Patch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$14 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. Please see the campground information board to find out which passes are accepted at this location.

Restrictions:

Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

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Camping near Potato Patch Campground

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Butte Meadows Campground 7.7 mi · Campground
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Black Rock Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
Battle Creek Campground 12.1 mi · Campground
Soldier Meadows Campground 13.8 mi · Campground
High Bridge Campground 15.7 mi · Campground
Warner Creek Campground 16.9 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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