Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf

Campground · 7 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7
Bookable sites
up to 8
People per site
4,322 ft
Elevation

Overview

Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 campsites are first come/ first serve. 

Recreation

Camping, OHV and motor routes are accessed from the campground. 

Facilities

  • Each campsite as a fire ring, food storage box, and picnic table 
  • One vault toilet is located on site
  • Bring your own water, there is no potable water available
  • Take your trash home with you, there are no trash facilities 
  • You must provide your own firewood

Natural Features

Cooler temps from the hot summer sun can be accomplished due to the dense forest surrounding the campground.  

The South fork of Rock Creek also flows nearby. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.

The facts

  • 7 bookable sites
  • 11 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Deanes Valley, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 7 Standard Nonelectric
  • 4 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
02Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
03Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
04Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
05Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
06Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
07Deanes ValleyStandard Nonelectric———8 🐾
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayManagement————

Getting there

39.88964, -121.02506 · 39°53'22.7"N 121°1'30.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F445056627180898882695243
Low °F252629323943484540332825
Precip in7.77.66.73.11.90.70.10.10.41.94.17.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th. 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf

Can you reserve a site at Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf?
Yes, Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf have?
11 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf.
Does Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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