Rock Creek Campground (CA)

Campground · 6 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6
Bookable sites
up to 8
People per site
5,787 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 6 campsites are first come/ first serve. 

Facilities

Backcountry roads are easy to explore from this campground. 

Natural Features

The slow flow of Rock Creek is accessable at this campground as well as easy access to OHV routes and backcountry driving routes throughout the forest. 

Contact Info

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

The facts

  • 6 bookable sites
  • 10 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Rock Creek, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 6 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

10 campsites at Rock Creek Campground (CA)

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

Getting there

39.90110, -121.13547 · 39°54'3.9"N 121°8'7.7"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in11.510.810.35.73.41.20.10.10.42.96.312.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

This campground is first come/ first serve The sites are $15 per day standard rate; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year  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 Rock Creek Campground (CA)

Can you reserve a site at Rock Creek Campground (CA)?
Yes, Rock Creek Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rock Creek Campground (CA) have?
10 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Rock Creek Campground (CA)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek Campground (CA).
Does Rock Creek Campground (CA) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.

Camping near Rock Creek Campground (CA)

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

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