California / Plumas County / Plumas National Forest

Gansner Bar Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-October.

About

Gansner Bar Campground is situated in the beautiful Feather River Canyon of Plumas National Forest, positioned along the North Fork Feather River at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Located just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River, the campground is accessed via Caribou Road off Highway 70. The campground offers 14 single-family campsites that can accommodate both tents and RVs, with many sites positioned close to the river and separated by berry bushes. The area provides good shade from pine, cedar, and oak trees. The North Fork Feather River offers excellent opportunities for anglers targeting rainbow trout, and the river and Gansner Bar area are popular for swimming and wading when water levels are safe. August is an ideal time for visitors to pick blackberries that grow along the river banks. The campground has been recently upgraded but retains its traditional appeal. Bear activity is common in the area, so proper food storage is required. Plumas National Forest is known for its many streams and lakes, deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. The campground sits in a location with heavy burn damage from past fires. Cell phone service is unreliable, and the nearest services including a full-service store, gas, and phone are available less than 10 miles away in Belden or Twain.

Directions

From Quincy, head west on Highway 70 for 26 miles. Turn north on Caribou Road and travel 1 mile to the campground. From Oroville, head east on Highway 70 for 52 miles, then turn north on Caribou Road and travel 1 mile to the campground.

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