Grizzly Creek Campground
Closed for the season. The campground closed September 28, 2025 and typically reopens late May to early June depending on snow conditions. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov.
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
Grizzly Creek Campground is nestled in fir and pine trees at 5,500 feet elevation in the northern Sierra Mountains, approximately one mile from Bucks Lake. The campground offers 11 sites, with 8 accommodating both tents and trailers, and several positioned alongside the creek. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, and vault toilets and a bear-proof dumpster are provided. The Bucks Lake area offers excellent year-round recreation including fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. A trail runs directly from the campground providing access to Bucks Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. The area is also popular for hunting. Bears frequent this campground, so all food must be stored in appropriate bear-proof containers. Campers should bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late spring through late September, weather permitting. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others remain first-come, first-served.
Directions
From Quincy: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy (Bucks Lake Road) west. Turn right at the intersection of Bucks Lake Road and Big Creek Road. The campground is on your right approximately one mile past Bucklin Road. Large RVs should take Oroville-Quincy Hwy and turn left onto Big Creek Road. From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy 162 East for 32 miles. The campground is on your right before reaching Bucklin Road.
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 | $29 |
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 | |
| Plumas NF Grizzly Creek Campground |
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