Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)
Campground · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 11
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,213 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Grizzly Creek campground is located near Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.
Recreation
Bucks Lake is a short drive away and provides fishing, boating, and canoeing. Hiking trails which provide access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail are also a short drive away.
Facilities
There are 11 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets and a bear proof dumpster for garbage. No drinking water is available.
Natural Features
Grizzly Creek is set in fir and pine trees offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled near Bucks Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Haskins Valley Store, Bucks Lake Resort, Lakeshore Resort, and the Bucks Lake Marina
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.The facts
- 11 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Grizzly Creek
Site types
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
11 campsites at Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Grizzly Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Quincy: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy (Bucks Lake Road) west. Turn right at the intersection of Bucks Lake Road and Big Creek Road. The campground will be on your right approximately one mile past Bucklin Road. If you have a large RV you will need to take Oroville-Quincy Hwy, turn left onto Big Creek Road. Follow road to the campground.
From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy 162 East. The campground will be on your right before reaching Bucklin Road..
39.86720, -121.20710 · 39°52'1.9"N 121°12'25.6"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.
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Common questions about Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)?
- Yes, Grizzly Creek Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Grizzly Creek Campground (CA) have?
- 11 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Grizzly Creek Campground (CA).
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Contact
- Phone 530-927-7878
- Email info@outdoorsinplumas.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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