Deanes Valley Family Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026. All sites are first-come-first-serve at $15 per night. Season typically runs through late October. No potable water available; bring your own. Campfire permits required.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Deanes Valley Campground is a small, primitive campground tucked into a dense mixed conifer forest in the Plumas National Forest near Meadow Valley. The 7 shady sites are situated along the South Fork of Rock Creek, offering natural cooling during summer months. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage box. The campground is particularly popular with OHV enthusiasts as it provides direct access to motor routes and backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. The sites accommodate tents and small trailers, though larger RVs are not recommended due to the narrow forest roads and limited site dimensions. This is a primitive camping experience with vault toilets but no potable water or trash service. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all waste. A campfire permit is required for any fires. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis at $15 per night.
Directions
From Quincy, go west on County Road 414. Just before Meadow Valley, turn left (south) on Forest Road 24N28.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Deanes Valley Campground |
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