Blairsden, CA

Spring Creek

ForestHikingSwimmingMotor-boatingHuntingRV-friendlyWheelchair-accessibleVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic tablePaved padsCamp host on-site

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake. The landscape provides a magnificent backdrop for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers 35 camp sites with 12 sites available for reservation.

Recreation

During summer, the campground offers a variety of outdoor experiences including hiking, biking, picnicking and hunting. The nearby lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. The expansive road system in Plumas National Forest is a great location for exploration and sightseeing.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, including one accessible site (#23). The campground has paved roads and paved parking pads. Host, water and garbage service are provided during peak camping season. Two group campsites are available. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Bear resistant lockers are not provided. Campground host, paved roads Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

This campground is at the interface between mountains and high desert and between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. Ancient lava that flowed across the land has been eroded by creeks forming interesting landscapes.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.

Nearby Attractions

Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton

Typical weather

Spring Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Spring Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F36°FFebruary: average water temperature 36°F45°MMarch: average water temperature 45°F52°AApril: average water temperature 52°F53°MMay: average water temperature 53°F60°JJune: average water temperature 60°F58°JJuly: average water temperature 58°F62°AAugust: average water temperature 62°F55°SSeptember: average water temperature 55°F52°OOctober: average water temperature 52°F46°NNovember: average water temperature 46°F32°DDecember: average water temperature 32°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 3 field-sample stations

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