Gansner Bar Campground (CA)
Campground · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 2,312 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Gansner Bar Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is very popular. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground. The river and nearby Gansner Bar are also popular for swimming and wading activities.
Facilities
Gansner Bar campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. A full-service store, gas and phone service is available less than 10 miles away.
Natural Features
This campground is located in the Plumas National Forest, which is attractive to outdoor enthusiasts because of its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. Gansner Bar is in the Feather River Canyon, at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
The facts
- 14 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Gansner Bar
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
14 campsites at Gansner Bar Campground (CA)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Gansner Bar | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
40.01990, -121.22310 · 40°1'11.6"N 121°13'23.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 11.5 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 12.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Gansner Bar Campground (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Gansner Bar Campground (CA)?
- Yes, Gansner Bar Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Gansner Bar Campground (CA) have?
- 14 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Gansner Bar Campground (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Gansner Bar Campground (CA).
- Are campfires allowed at Gansner Bar Campground (CA)?
- Campfires are allowed at Gansner Bar Campground (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 530-927-7878
- Email info@outdoorsinplumas.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-08.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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