Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)
Campground · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,240 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mill Creek campground is located at 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
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample recreation opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides several activies: a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicking. In addition to the hiking trail that starts in the north part of the Mill Creek Campground, several trails are only a short drive away. Bucks Summit is a great way to access the PCT or the Bucks Summit Loop Trail.
Facilities
There are 11 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table and food storage lockers. There are vault toilets and drinking water is available.
Natural Features
Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, this 11 site campground is settled along Bucks Lake providing easy access to water activites.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (916) 386-5164.The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- 11 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
11 campsites at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
39.91380, -121.18810 · 39°54'49.7"N 121°11'17.2"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, 6.9 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 Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)
- Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
- Yes, Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) have?
- 11 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas).
Camping near Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)
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- Meadow Camp Campground 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hutchins Group Campground 1 mi · Campground
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area 1.6 mi · Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch 3.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 530-927-7878
- Email recinfo@pge.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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