Gansner Bar Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-October.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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
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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@outdoorsinplumas.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 927-7878 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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